India Word Search
This India word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — landmarks, food, sports, and cultural touchstones. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: TAJMAHAL, VARANASI, KHAJURAHO, AGRA, HIMALAYA, KERALA, BIRYANI, CURRY, DOSA, SAMOSA, NAAN, IDLI.
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India word list, defined
- BIRYANI /ˌbɪriˈɑːni/ · noun
- An Indian and South Asian dish of spiced rice cooked together with meat, fish, or vegetables, typically layered and seasoned with saffron and aromatic spices. Related: pulao, pilaf.
- CURRY /ˈkɜːri/ · noun
- A dish of meat, vegetables, or both cooked in a spiced sauce, typically flavored with a blend of ground spices and often served with rice; also, the spice mixture itself. Related: stew, ragout, masala.
- DOSA /ˈdəʊsə/ · noun
- A thin, crisp savoury pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils (urad dal), originating in South India and typically served hot with sambar and chutneys. Related: crepe, pancake.
- SAMOSA /ˈsæməʊsə/ · noun
- A fried or baked pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and onions, typically served as a snack or appetizer. Related: pastry, snack, appetizer, fried pastry.
- NAAN /nɑːn/ · noun
- A type of leavened flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent, typically baked in a tandoor oven and often served with various curries and other dishes. Related: flatbread, bread, roti, paratha.
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