setSuna's definitions

NRI

Non-resident Indian.

Banks like to cater to NRIs by offering ways for them to send money to their families in India.

by Setsuna September 14, 2004

Namaste

"Hello" and "goodbye" in India. Like "aloha," but said while clasping both hands (like in prayer, I guess) in front of you.

A slightly more formal variant is "namaskar."

Going in: "Namaste."
Going out: "Namaste."

by Setsuna September 14, 2004

dosa

A very thin, crisp pancake made of finely ground lentils. Think crispy, lightweight, savory crepe.

Often served with chutney, spiced vegetables, and a type of tomato-and-tamarind-based soup.

Dosas are vegetarian.

Let's go to that dosa place for lunch!

When a dosa has a savory filling, it's called a masala dosa.

by Setsuna September 14, 2004