Food
This crispy, triangular snack is often filled with spiced potatoes or meat.
Samosa
This Mumbai-based film industry is the largest in India.
Bollywood
Diwali
This is the largest country in South Asia by population.
India
This messaging app is commonly used for family group chats across South Asian communities.
This sweet, syrup-soaked dessert is made from fried dough balls and is popular at weddings.
Gulab jamun
This Bollywood movie featured the iconic line “All is well” and follows three engineering students.
3 Idiots
This Muslim holiday marks the end of Ramadan
Eid
This country is known for cities like Lahore and Karachi.
Pakistan
This large family event often includes multiple days of celebrations like mehndi, sangeet, and a reception.
This popular milk tea, flavored with spices like cardamom and ginger, is a daily staple across South Asia.
This 2022 film featured the viral song “Naatu Naatu.”
RRR
This pre-wedding event involves applying _____ to the bride's hands.
Mehndi/Henna ceremony
This country’s capital is Dhaka.
Bangladesh
This academic field is commonly stereotyped as a “safe” career choice by many Desi families.
Engineering, medicine, law, etc,
This layered rice dish, often made with meat or vegetables, is famous across India and Pakistan.
Biryani
This Pakistani Coke Studio song by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill became a global hit in 2022.
Pasoori
This colorful spring festival involves throwing colored powder.
Holi
This island nation south of India is known for Colombo.
Sri Lanka
This is what aunties say when you say you're full.
"Eat more!"
This iconic street food--made with channa and two pieces of bara—is a must-have at any Caribbean spot.
Doubles
This legendary Indian composer created iconic songs like “Jai Ho.”
A.R. Rahman
This traditional South Asian outfit for women includes a long top, pants, and scarf.
Salwar kameez, salwar suit, churidar, kurta, etc.
These two South American countries have large populations of people of South Asian ancestry.
This is the spicy condiment commonly found on South Asian tables, made from fruits or vegetables and eaten with almost everything.
Chutney, achar, pickle