One of the popular Punjabi vegetarian dishes is Sarson da saag, a preparation of green mustard leaves that is best savoured with Makki di roti, a combination that has become a traditional staple food in Punjab.

A typical Chinese meal will have two things – a carbohydrate or starch like noodles, rice or buns, and accompanying stir fries or dishes of veggies, fish and meat.

Traditionally, several dishes are served during the main meal that is typically savoured with rice as staple. These include: Sambar or sambhar, a very popular South Indian stew that is prepared with lentils, vegetables and tamarind.

A tandoor is one of a variety of ovens. The most common is a cylindrical clay or metal oven used in cooking and baking in the Northern Indian subcontinent. The tandoor is used for cooking in Southern, Central, and Western Asia, as well as in the South Caucasus.