Glossary

A detailed description of some of the words/phrases used to write my recipes. I will update more words/phrases as and when I blog my recipes 🙂

• Tbsp – Table Spoon
• Tsp – Tea Spoon   
• Talimpu – Tadka/Seasoning
• Koora – Curry                   
• Diwali – Indian Festival (Festival of Lights)
• Munagakaya- Drumsticks
• Jeelakarra – Cumin Seeds 
• Aavalu – Mustard Seeds
• Haldi/Pasupu – Turmeric Powder
• Bollywood – Hindi Film Industry
• Tollywood – Telugu Film Industry
• SRK – Shahrukh Khan
• Pudina – Mint Leaves
• Kothimeera – Coriander/Cilantro
• Elaichi – Cardamom
• Lavanga Patta/Dalchini – Cinnamon
• Lavanga – Cloves
• Masala Aaku/Biriyani Aaku – Bay Leaves