Glossary B
Baingan is the Hindi word for "Eggplants". Eggplant is one of the popular vegetables used in Indian cooking, like Bharva Baingan which is an Indian dish made of small eggplants stuffed with spices and pan fried and Dahi baingan which are eggplants cooked in spicy yogurt marinade.
Biskuttini Tal-Maghmudija refer to oval-shaped almond macaroons covered with white or pink sugar icing specially made for the christening ceremony in Malta. Traditionally, Biskuttini Tal-Maghmudija are served with hot chocolate drink at the family feast/party after the christening ceremony.