Terminology
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| American | English | Bengali | Sylheti |
| Okra | Okra | Dherosh/Bhendi | Deresh |
| Scallion | Spring Onions | N/A | N/A |
| Yogurt | Yoghurt | Dhoi | Doi |
| Lentils | Lentils | Daal | Dayl |
| Vermicelli | Vermicelli | Shemai | Shemai/Shawoi |
| Zuccini | Courgette | N/A | Possibly Sisinga |
| Corn | Sweetcorn | N/A | N/A |
| Fried Fish | Fried Fish | Mach Bhaji | Mas Biran |
| Bombay Duck | Bombay Duck | Shutki | Hutki |
| Type of sour lemon | N/A | Shatkora | Hatkhora |
| Eggplant |
Definition of Halal: The term “halal” or “Zabihah” is Arabic for “lawful” or “permitted.” When referring to “halal food” we refer to a food preparation method under Islamic dietary law.
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Sabina Huq
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