A samosa (/səˈmoʊsə/) or singara is a fried South Asian 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
Panipuri (originally known as jalapatra from Mahabharata times) (pānīpūrī (help·info)), phuchka (fuchka (help·info)), gupchup, golgappa, or pani ke patashe is a type of snack originating in the Indian subcontinent, where it is an extremely common street food. Contents 1Ingredients 2Names 3History 4Gallery 5See also 6References Ingredients Panipuri consists of a round hollow puri (a deep-fried crisp flatbread), filled with a mixture of flavored water (known as imli pani), tamarind chutney, chili powder, chaat masala, potato mash, onion,
Mattha (Bengali: মাঠা, romanized: Māṭhā, Hindi: मट्ठा, romanized: Maṭṭhā) is a beverage, originating from the Indian subcontinent, made with dahi (yogurt) or buttermilk mixed with spices and sugar. Plain buttermilk is also called Mattha in the Indian states of Bihar, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bangladesh[1] Ingredients added to buttermilk to make mattha may include mint, roasted cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, salt and sugar. Mattha may also be smoked before serving for flavour. It is generally served before or after a meal, though it can
Kachori (pronounced ) is a sweet and spicy deep-fried snack, originating in India subcontinent, and common in places with Indian diaspora and other South Asian diaspora. Alternative names for the snack include kachauri, kachodi and katchuri. Contents 1History 2Variations 3Gallery 4See also 5References History Early known recipe similar to kachori comes from Susruta Samhita which mentions deep-fried pastry made from flour, ghee and jaggery
A Name Image Description Aam papad A traditional Indian snack, it is a fruit leather made out of mango pulp mixed with concentrated sugar solution and sun dried. It is a part of the South Indian and North Indian cuisine and is available is numerous varieties all over North India. Aappam Appam (Malayalam: അപ്പം, Tamil: ஆப்பம்) is a pancake made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk.
Pekwan (also, Pack-wans, Pak-wan, Pank-wans, Pec-quan, Pek-wan, and Tirip’ama, Yurok: Pekwon ) is a former Yurok settlement in Humboldt County, California. It is located on the Lower Klamath River at the mouth of Pecwan Creek, at an elevation of 85 feet (26 m). Pekwan Former settlement Pekwan Location in California Coordinates: 41°20′34″N 123°51′09″W Country United States State California County Humboldt County Elevation [1] 85 ft (26 m)
An ashram (Sanskrit: आश्रम, āśrama) is a spiritual hermitage or a monastery in Indian religions. Contents 1Etymology 2Overview 3Schools in Maharashtra 4In the West 5See also 6References 7External links Etymology The Sanskrit noun āśrama- is a thematic nominal derivative from the root śrami ‘toil’ (< PIE *ḱremh2) with the prefix ā ‘towards.’ An ashram is a place where one strives towards a goal in a disciplined manner. Such a goal could be ascetic, spiritual, yogic or
Dadhichi (Sanskrit: दधीचि, romanized: Dadhīci), also rendered Dadhyanga and Dadhyancha, is a sage in Hinduism. He is best known for his sacrifice in the Puranas, where he gives up his life so that his bones could be used to manufacture the Vajra, the diamond-like celestial thunderbolt of the deity Indra, in order to slay Vritra. Contents 1Literature 2Legend 2.1Horse-head legend 2.2Conflict with Kṣuva 2.3Legend of the Vajrayudha
The Konkani language agitations were a series of protests and demonstrations in India, concerning the uncertain future and the official status of the Konkani language. They were held by Goans in the then union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu governed at the time by the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party. The protests involved citizen journalism, student activism and political demonstrations. Contents 1History 1.1Pre-Portuguese Goa 1.2Portuguese Goa 1.3Goa after Indian annexation
The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police is the law enforcement agency for the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in India. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police Logo of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police Abbreviation DDDP Agency overview Formed 26 January, 2020 Preceding agencies Dadra and Nagar