55 Dishes

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Samoussa

A samosa () is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, including ingredients such as spiced potatoes, onions, and peas. it may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes, depending on the region. samosas are often accompanied by chutney, and have origins in medieval times or earlier. samosas are a popular entrée, appetizer, or snack in the cuisines of south asia, the middle east, central asia, east africa and their diasporas. the english word samosa derives from hindi word 'samosa' (hindi: समोसा), traceable to the middle persian word sanbosag (سنبوسگ) 'triangular pastry'. similar pastries are called sambusak in arabic; medieval arabic recipe books sometimes spell it sambusaj. the spelling samoosa is used in south africa.

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Dal

In indian cuisine, dal (also spelled daal or dhal; pronunciation: [d̪aːl]) are dried, split pulses (e.g., lentils, peas, and beans) that do not require soaking before cooking. india is the largest producer of pulses in the world. the term is also used for various soups prepared from these pulses. these pulses are among the most important staple foods in south asian countries, and form an important part of the cuisines of the indian subcontinent.

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Fruit

Apples, coconut, guava, lychee, mango, oranges, papaya, tamarind, victoria pineapples

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Giraumon

Pumpkin or squash

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Marmite

Marmite ( mar-myte) is a brand of savoury food spread from the united kingdom, based on yeast extract invented by german scientist justus von liebig. it is made from by-products of beer brewing (see lees (fermentation)) and is currently produced by british company unilever. the product is notable as a vegan source of b vitamins, including supplemental vitamin b12. a traditional use is to spread it very thinly on buttered toast. marmite is a sticky, dark brown paste with a distinctive, salty, powerful flavour and matching heady aroma. this distinctive taste is represented in the marketing slogan: "love it or hate it." such is its prominence in british popular culture that the product's name is often used as a metaphor for something that is an acquired taste or tends to polarise opinion. marmite is commonly used as a flavouring, as it is particularly rich in umami due to its very high levels of glutamate (1960 mg/100g).the image on the jar shows a marmite (french: [maʁmit]), a french term for a large, covered earthenware or metal cooking pot. marmite was originally supplied in earthenware pots but since the 1920s has been sold in glass jars. marmite's distinctive bulbous jars are supplied to unilever by the german glass manufacturer gerresheimer.similar products include the australian vegemite (whose name is derived from that of marmite), the swiss cenovis, the brazilian cenovit, the long-extinct argentinian condibé, and the german vitam-r. marmite in new zealand has been manufactured since 1919 under licence, but with a different recipe; that product is the only one sold as marmite in australasia and the pacific islands, whereas elsewhere in the world the british version predominates.

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Mazavaroo

Spicy chili paste, made with chili peppers, garlic, preserved lemons, spices, raisin paste, used with curries, fish, noodles

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Raita

Raita is a side dish in indian cuisine made of dahi (yogurt, often referred to as curd) together with raw or cooked vegetables, more seldom fruit, or in the case of boondi raita, with fried droplets of batter made from besan (chickpea flour, generally labeled as gram flour). the closest approximation in western cuisine is a side dish or dip, or a cooked salad. it is often referred to as a condiment, but unlike traditional western condiments like salt, pepper, mustard and horseradish that make dishes more spicy, a dish of dahi or raita has a cooling effect to contrast with spicy curries and kebabs that are the main fare of some asian cuisines. in indian cuisine, some type of flatbread may be eaten together with raita, chutneys and pickles. the yogurt may be seasoned with coriander, roasted cumin seeds, mint, cayenne pepper, chaat masala and other herbs and spices.

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Rougail

A spicy sauce/salsa made with, for example, tomatoes, vegetables, fruit, herbs, spices

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Tamarind sauce

Serve with fresh fruit

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Curry powder

Curry powder is a spice mix originating from the indian subcontinent.

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