Central Asian cuisine in the context of "Naan"

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Turkish cuisine (Turkish: Türk mutfağı) is largely the heritage of Ottoman cuisine (Osmanlı mutfağı), European influences, Seljuk cuisine and the Turkish diaspora. Turkish cuisine, with traditional Turkic elements such as yogurt, ayran, and kaymak, gains influences from Mediterranean, Armenian, Balkan, Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Eastern European cuisines.

A tava(h) / tawa(h) (mainly on the Indian subcontinent), saj (in Arabic), sac (in Azerbaijani and Turkish), and other variations, is a metal cooking utensil. The tawa is round and is usually curved: the concave side is used as a wok or frying pan, the convex side for cooking flatbreads and pancakes. There are also flat tawas.

The Indian tawa might have a handle or not, and it can be made of cast iron, aluminium, or carbon steel. It may be enameled or given a non-stick surface. The tawa and saj are used in the cuisines of South, Central, and West Asia, as well as of the Balkans. The tawa is also used in Indo-Caribbean cuisine.

A samosa (/səˈmoʊsə/) (listen) is a fried South Asian pastry with a savory filling that mostly consists of vegetables like spiced potatoes, onions, and peas, but can also include meat, fish, or cheese. Its name originates from the Middle Persian word sambosag (سنبوسگ) (meaning 'triangular pastry'). It is made in different shapes, including triangular, cone, or crescent, depending on the region. Samosas are often accompanied by chutney, and have origins in medieval times or earlier. Sweet versions are also made. Samosas are a popular entrée, appetizer, or snack in the cuisines of South Asia, Southeast Asia, West Asia, Central Asia, Portugal, East Africa and their South Asian diasporas.