Onion.

The process of frying whole spices in hot oil.

Brass or metal saucepan without handles also called Pateeli or Batloi.

Aniseed.

Kala namak.

Melon seeds. Used as a thickener.

A south Indian pancake made from rice and lentil flour. Usually served with a filling.

Cardamom.

Chickpea flour (besan).

Pieces of chicken breast, lamb or beef marinated in spices and then skewered and barbecued with onion, capsicum and tomato. Of Turkish origin.