Badam | | Almonds |
Bajra | | Millet |
Bakre ki Raan | | Leg portion of lamb or goat |
Bakri | | Goat |
Balchao | | A special dish of Goa where vegetables like aubergines or seafoods like prawns are marinated with sugar, vinegar and spices for at least 24 hours before preparation |
Bale phol | | Wood apple |
Balti | | A style of cooking developed in Birmingham, A dish from Baltistan which is on the North West frontier of Pakistan |
Ban Tulsi | | Marjoram |
Band Gobi | | Cabbage |
Bangda or Bangra Machli | | Mackerel fish |
Bans | | Bamboo |
Barfi | | Indian fudge made from condensed milk and other ingredients like pistachio, almonds, etc. It can be flavoured with vanilla essence, saffron, rose water or other flavors of choice. Dessicated coconut can also be used to prepare this sweet. Barfi is one of the most popular desserts in India, and a traditional gift for visits to relatives' or friends' places. |
Bari Ilaichi / Badi Ilaichi | | Brown or Black Cardamoms |
Barramundi | | Giant Sea Perch (Fish) |
Basi | | Stale |
Basmati Rice | | Basmati rice is authentic Indian long grain white rice with a unique flavour. It is very popular in India as well as all around the world. Basmati rice can be used to make a wide range of rice dishes, starting from plain steamed rice to pilau rice, biryani, etc. |
Bataer | | Quail |
Batair | | Gray Quail |
Bathua Sag/saag | | Pineapple |
Begun / Baigan | | Brinjal or Aubergine |
Bel or Shriphal | | Stone apple |
Belan | | Rolling pin |
Ber fruit | | Indian Jujube or Zizyphus |
Besan | | Flour made from chickpeas |
Bhagona | | Indian cooking pot with lid |
Bhajee or Bhaji | | Fried vegetables |
Bhang | | Hemp |
Bharta or Bhurta | | Mash. This can be made from vegetables like aubergine or chicken. |
Bhatma | | Soya bean |
Bhein | | Lotus Stem |
Bheja | | Brain |
Bhel Puri | | A popular Indian snack made from puffed rice, sev (vermicelli), chopped onions, chopped coriander, nuts, chopped coconut, etc and topped with sweet tamarind-date chutney and spicy cilantro chutney |
Bhetki | | A river fish, usually used for fish fries |
Bhindi | | Okra / Lady's fingers |
Bhing machli | | Herring |
Bhujia or pakora | | Battered and deep fried vegetable or meat |
Bhunna or Bhuna | | Fried |
Biryani | | A dish made from rice and chicken/meat/vegetables |
Bombil or Bumallo | | Bombay duck (fish) |
Bonda / Vada | | Round-shaped deep-fried savoury snack usually made from lentils and served with a chutney / dip or chickpeas and potato curry |
Boti kebab | | Marinated meat cubes, cooked in a tandoor oven |
Brinjal | | Eggplant |
Buttak or Battak | | Duck |
