Published 20:43 IST, October 17th 2019

Names of famous Indian dishes that are a part of the Oxford dictionary

Indian cuisine is world-renowned and exquisite. Take pride while reading names of these seven dishes from the Indian kitchens that are in the Oxford dictionary.

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Cuisine, defined as "a style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.", is derived from Latin word 'coquere.' For many, 'cuisine' is beyond just a word, it is a sentiment and an intense expression of love and culture. Indian cuisine is world-rewned. spices used in Indian cuisines are considered exquisite. Every country, every city, every locality in India has its own speciality, be it kulcha chhole from Punjab, appams from Kerela, or ussal and misal from Maharashtra,  Indian cuisine is diverse and has a lot to offer. Oxford dictionary is one of largest used dictionaries all over world. And even Oxford university press seems to ore Indian cuisine and culture.

Take pride while you re  names of se seven dishes from Indian kitchens that have a place in Oxford dictionary

  • SAMOSA

Many feel that re's thing better than a hot samosa to feast on alongside a cup of chai. Samosas are an all-time favourite snack in country.  "Pooja sweets" at Kingsbury, rth London is kwn to make best Indian samosas and sweets.  Oxford dictionary defines samosa as "a triangular savoury pastry fried in ghee or oil, containing spiced vegetables or meat."

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  • CHUTNEY

Chutney is defined as "a spicy condiment of Indian origin, me of fruits or vegetables with vinegar, spices, and sugar." by oxford dictionary. Samosa Chole without Chutney is like eating fries without ketchup, just incomplete. Chutneys have varied tastes around country. Although, Sweet chutney, white coconut chutney, pudina chutney are some of dominant ones.

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  • CHAPATI

We've all grown up eating Chapatis every day. Warm chapatis have become  ultimate epitome of morhood. y are flat Indian bre that goes well with vegetables, all s of curry and most n-vegetarian dishes. Oxford dictionary defines desi chapatis as "(in Indian cooking) a thin pancake of unleavened whole-grain bre cooked on a griddle."

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  • PAKORA

Pakoras are one of many things that make Indian rains more delightful. y go well with chutney and chai. y are extremely easy to cook and can be me with most vegetables. Pakoras are quickest easiest and super delicious Indian dish. Oxford Dictionary defines pakoras as "(in Indian cooking) a piece of vegetable or meat, coated in seasoned batter and deep-fried."

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  • KEBAB

Famous all over country, Kebabs are one of India's delicacies. y are popular street food and are also served in top-class restaurants including intercontinental kitchens. re are vegetarian kebabs me of paneer and vegetables while re are n-vegetarian kababs as well.  Oxford Dictionary defines Indian kebab as "A dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit"

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  • PAPUM

Originating from Indian subcontinent, papums are served all over world with spicy vegetables and curries. y are seasoned dough usually me from peeled black gram flour. Papums are a popular appetizer in Kerela and or south Indian places.  Oxford Dictionary defines "Papums" as "(in Indian cooking) a large circular piece of thin, spiced bre me from ground lentils and fried in oil."

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  • BIRYANI

Biryani is an essence of Indian culture. It is a spicy mix of rice and or ingredients that differ from kitchen to kitchen. Hyderab is kwn to serve best Biryani in country. oxford dictionary defined Indian classic dish as "An Indian dish me with highly seasoned rice and meat, fish, or vegetables."

You can also find desi bever Chai, Bengali sweet Rasgulla, Heart of Indian streetfood Pani Puri and or specialities in dictionary. India has one of finest range of cuisines to please all kinds of eaters. food reflects massive cultural diversification. A place on global literature platforms like Oxford dictionary shall be indispensably helpful for foreigners who are er to learn  Indian lingo and dig into diverse culture and cuisine of India where variety is spice of life.

12:34 IST, October 17th 2019