Badam

Almonds

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.

Begun / Baigan

Brinjal or Aubergine

Bajra

Millet

Bakri

Goat

Bakre ki Raan

Leg portion of lamb or 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

Bataer

Quail

Batair

Gray Quail

Bathua Sag/saag

Pineapple

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

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

Bhujia or pakora

Battered and deep fried vegetable or meat

Bhang

Hemp

Bharta or Bhurta

Mash. This can be made from vegetables like aubergine or chicken.

Bhatma

Soya bean

Bhein

Lotus Stem

Bheja

Brain

Bhetki

A river fish, usually used for fish fries

Bhindi

Okra / Lady's fingers

Bhing machli

Herring

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