Meaning
A request for instructions on how to prepare a particular dish.
Cultural Background
In North India, food is often a communal affair. Asking for a recipe is a way to show you value the host's hospitality. In South India, recipes are often guarded family secrets. Asking for one is a sign of deep trust.
Add 'प्लीज़'
Adding 'प्लीज़' makes the request much more polite.
Compliment first
Always compliment the food before asking for the recipe.
Meaning
A request for instructions on how to prepare a particular dish.
Add 'प्लीज़'
Adding 'प्लीज़' makes the request much more polite.
Compliment first
Always compliment the food before asking for the recipe.
Test Yourself
Which is the most natural way to ask a friend for a recipe?
___ रेसिपी बता दो।
'मुझे' (to me) is the correct pronoun for the recipient of the information.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
ये खाना बहुत अच्छा है, मुझे इसकी रेसिपी ___ दो।
'बताना' is the verb for 'to tell'.
🎉 Score: /2
Practice Bank
2 exercises___ रेसिपी बता दो।
'मुझे' (to me) is the correct pronoun for the recipient of the information.
ये खाना बहुत अच्छा है, मुझे इसकी रेसिपी ___ दो।
'बताना' is the verb for 'to tell'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it's a compliment! It shows you loved the food.
Only if you have a very friendly relationship.
Related Phrases
कैसे बनाया?
similarHow did you make this?
ये क्या है?
builds onWhat is this?
