Know Your Menu Raita: Yogurt with cucumbers, often served as a side dish to tame the fire of spicy dishes Pakora: Fritters made with vegetables, chicken, cheese or meat Samosa: Seasoned lamb, potatoes and peas enclosed in a pastry crust Biryani: Rice-based dishes of spiced lamb, chicken, shrimp or vegetables, sometimes including nuts Vindaloo: Spicy chicken, duck, lamb or shrimp cooked in a tangy sauce with potatoes, herbs and spices Kebab: Seasoned chicken, lamb or shrimp and vegetables skewered and cooked on a charcoal grill Korma: Mildly spiced cubes of lamb or chicken (and sometimes nuts) cooked in cream sauce Dal: Dishes of spiced red or green lentils, chickpeas, mung beans, kidney or other beans, sometimes cooked with tomatoes Kofta: Lamb or vegetable balls simmered in sauce Saag paneer: A homemade cheese cooked with spinach and spices Lassi: Delicious yogurt shakes that can be served sweet or salty, for breakfast, lunch or as a snack. Some combine herbs and spices, while some use rose water and mango or other fruit