What does f.r.y mean?

To fry food means to cook in a pan over heat, usually in hot fat or oil.

Dry frying means to cook in a pan over heat without fat or oil. This can be done using a non-stick pan and the method is frequently used for health reasons, to cut down on fats.

Dry frying or pan-roasting is also used, again without fat or oil, to cook whole spices prior to grinding or using whole in sauces and pastes.