Glossary

Biryani Rice dish mixed with meat and /or vegetables
Chutney Fresh, chopped vegetable and fruit with added seasoning
Curry Gravy based Indian dish. Different from the Danish ‘Karry’
Jeera Cumin
Madras A city in southern India. Madras dishes are hot
Masala Spice
Methi Fenugreek
Paneer Non-melted, Unsalted, unaged, acid-set, farmer cheese. It’s made by curdling heated milk with lemon juice
Tandoor Cylindrical clay oven in which food is cooked over a hot charcoal fire at a temp. of 480°C
Tandoori Food prepared in a tandoor with spices, which can tolerate high heat, are called tandoori
Tikka Chunks / Pieces

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