CurrySeveral spices ground up and mixed together.

basmatiMost popular rice in India. (one of 1000s) In some areas eaten at every meal.

dahlA thin, souplike dish made from lentils, and spices!

tandooriFood made in an outdoor oven (tandoori) . Meat is marinated overnight in a mixture of yogurt and spices.

paratha Fried, crispy bread

NAANPUFFY, OVAL SHAPED BREAD

Raga, tala, and droneNorthern India MusicRaga- little melodies played over and overTala is the rhythm of the music = clapped or played on drumsDrone- same sound played by one instrument

sitarAn instrument with six or seven main strings and 19 other strings that vibrate. It is made from a hollow gourd with a wooden handle.

TablaIn northern India is a pair of drums – like bongo drums.

sarangiStringed instrument played with a bow. It is made out of a block of wood and has 4 main strings and 40 vibrating strings. Sounds like the voice of a person.