| Glossary of Indian Food Terms (V-Z)
| Vaal |
Field bean |
| Vanaspati |
Vegetable oil |
| Varak, Varq, Vark, Chandi |
Silver Leaves (edible) used to decorate Indian Sweets (Methi) |
| Vilaiti Jaun |
Oats |
| Vindaloo |
A fiery hot dish from Goa. Traditionally it was pork marinated in vinegar with potato. Also sometimes called Bindaloo or Tindaloo. |
| Xacutti |
A Goan dish using chicken and coconut. |
| Yakhini |
Soup or stock or gravy |
| Yakni |
Mutton |
| Zafran, Zafron |
Saffron |
| Zaiphal |
Nutmeg |
| Zamikand |
Yam |
| Zeera |
Cumin |
| Zetoon Ka Tel |
Olive Oil |
| Zetoon, Zaitoon |
Olives |
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