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Dictionary

As you look over the menu, you may run across a few words that are new to you. Perhaps this dictionary will help:

Aloo : Pototoes

Basmati : A special gourmet long-grained rice

Bharta : Baked

Boti : Cubed or pieces

Chaaya : Tea

Chana : Garbanzo beans

Dal : Beans

Fala : Fruit

Frazi : Peppers

Garam : Hot

Kashmir : A region of India

Kheer : Rice pudding

Kofta : Meatball shaped

Korma : A special type of curry

Kulfi : A nutty ice cream

Lassi : Yoghurt shake

Makeni : A blending together

Maans : meat

Machali : fish

Masala : An assortment of various spices

Mutter : Peas

Nan : Leavened flat bread

Paneer : A special type of mild Indian cheese served in soft cubes

Paani : Water

Paratha : Wheat unleavened flat bread

Roti : Plain bread

Rus : Juice

Saag : Spinach

Tikka : Boneless

Tandoori : Special clay pot styled oven used for roasting meats and making flatbreads Vinda : Vinegar

Numbers 1 - 10

ek = 1
do = 2
teen = 3
chaar = 4
panch = 5
chai = 6
saat = 7
aath = 8
nau = 9
dus = 10

Colors

lal = red
hari = green
pila = yellow
safeed = white
kala = black