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| Type | Dish |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Malaysia[1] |
| Region or state | Penang |
| Created by | Malaysian Indian |
| Main ingredients | Rice, meat, vegetables and curry |
| Similar dishes | Nasi ganja, nasi dalca, nasi lemak royale, nasi maduri |
Nasi kandar (Jawi: ناسي كاندر) is a popular northern Malaysian dish from Penang, originally introduced by Tamil Muslim traders from India. The meal consists of steamed rice combined with an array of distinct curries, side dishes, and gravies. The selection of curries consists of various blends of vegetables, seafood or meat.
Other closely related regional variations of Nasi Kandar include nasi ganja (Ipoh), nasi dalca (Penang), nasi lemak royale (Alor Setar), nasi maduri (Perlis), nasi kalut (Kedah) and nasi tomato (Penang and Kedah).