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Dosa

दोसा

A thin, crispy South Indian crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black gram lentils. An ancient dish with origins traced to Tamil Nadu, commonly served for breakfast with sambar and coconut chutney.

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Falooda

फालूदा

A layered Indian dessert drink of thin vermicelli noodles, rose syrup, sweet basil seeds, milk, and ice cream. Derived from the Persian faloodeh, a popular summer treat.

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Gajar Ka Halwa

गाजर का हलवा

A sweet North Indian pudding of grated carrots slow-cooked in milk with sugar, ghee, and nuts. A winter favorite and festive dessert, rich with cardamom and saffron.

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Galouti Kebab

गलौटी कबाब

An ultra-tender melt-in-the-mouth kebab from Lucknow made with finely minced lamb and dozens of aromatic spices. The name 'galouti' means soft.

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Gobi Manchurian

गोबी मंचूरियन

An Indo-Chinese dish of deep-fried cauliflower florets tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce. Created by the Chinese community in Kolkata, available in dry and gravy versions.

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Gulab Jamun

गुलाब जामुन

Deep-fried dough balls made from milk solids (khoya) soaked in rose and cardamom sugar syrup. The most ubiquitous sweet at Indian weddings and celebrations.

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Plate of Hyderabadi biryani with saffron-tinted rice layered with spiced meat and fried onions

Hyderabadi Biryani

हैदराबादी बिरयानी

A celebrated South Indian rice dish from Hyderabad made with basmati rice and meat slow-cooked together using the dum (sealed pot) method. Known for its layered cooking with saffron and aromatic spices.

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Hyderabadi Haleem

हैदराबादी हलीम

A slow-cooked savory stew from Hyderabad of meat, lentils, and cracked wheat cooked overnight into a thick porridge-like consistency. Especially popular during Ramadan.

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Idli

இட்லி

Soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes made from a fermented batter of rice and black gram lentils. A quintessential South Indian breakfast, typically served with sambar and coconut chutney.

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Jalebi

जलेबी

Pretzel-shaped batter spirals deep-fried until crispy and soaked in saffron sugar syrup. A festive treat and breakfast item when served hot with rabri or milk.

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Kadai Paneer

कड़ाही पनीर

A vibrant North Indian dish of paneer cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, and freshly ground kadai masala in a wok. Known for its bold, spicy flavors and chunky texture.

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Kaju Katli

काजू कतली

A diamond-shaped Indian sweet made from ground cashews, sugar, and cardamom, often wrapped in edible silver foil. The most popular Diwali sweet, symbolizing luxury.

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Kheer

खीर

An ancient Indian rice pudding made by slowly boiling rice in milk with sugar, cardamom, saffron, and nuts. Served at ceremonies and festivals, one of India's oldest desserts.

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Korma

कोरमा

A mild, rich braised curry from Mughlai cuisine, made with meat or vegetables slow-cooked in a creamy sauce of yogurt, cream, or nut paste with gentle spices like cardamom and cinnamon.

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Kulfi

कुल्फी

Traditional Indian frozen dessert made from slowly simmered milk reduced to a thick base, flavored with cardamom, pistachios, saffron, or mango. Denser and creamier than Western ice cream.

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Laddu

लड्डू

Round ball-shaped Indian sweets made from various flours, sugar, and ghee. Available in many varieties including boondi and besan. A staple at temples and celebrations.

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Lamb Keema

कीमा

A flavorful North Indian dish of spiced minced meat cooked with onions, tomatoes, peas, and aromatic spices. Served with naan or used as a filling for parathas.

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Lamb Saag

लैम्ब साग

A North Indian dish of tender lamb in a rich puréed spinach sauce with garam masala and cream. Combines earthiness of greens with slow-cooked meat.

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Lassi

लस्सी

A traditional Punjabi yogurt-based drink blended until frothy, served sweet or salted. Mango lassi is the most popular variant. A cooling accompaniment to spicy Indian meals.

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Malabar Fish Curry

മലബാർ ഫിഷ് കറി

A tangy coconut-based fish curry from Kerala made with tamarind and coconut milk with shallots and spices. A defining dish of Kerala's coastal cuisine.

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Malai Kofta

मलाई कोफ्ता

A North Indian Mughlai dish of deep-fried potato and paneer dumplings in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. A vegetarian substitute for meatball curry, popular at festivals and weddings.

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Masala Chai

मसाला चाय

India's beloved spiced tea made by simmering black tea with milk and warming spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. An integral part of Indian daily life.

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Large golden masala dosa filled with spiced potato filling served with sambar and chutneys

Masala Dosa

मसाला दोसा

A South Indian crepe stuffed with a spiced potato filling with mustard seeds and onions. One of India's most popular dishes, widely available from street stalls to fine restaurants.

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Mattar Paneer

मटर पनीर

A North Indian vegetarian curry of paneer cheese and green peas in a spiced tomato garam masala sauce. A Punjabi specialty enjoyed with rice or flatbreads.

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