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Ambat

UM-bat

Ambat is a Marathi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a type of spicy curry from India. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer AMBAT (5).

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Meaning & usage

Ambat is a traditional spicy curry dish commonly found in Indian cuisine, particularly in the Konkan region. It is typically made with a variety of vegetables, lentils, or meat, and is characterized by its tangy flavor, often achieved through the use of tamarind or kokum. The dish is usually served with rice and is popular for its rich and aromatic taste.

In a sentence

For dinner, we enjoyed a delicious bowl of ambat with steamed rice.

Ambat as a crossword answer

Ambat is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A type of spicy curry from India” (5)

Category: Food Origin: Marathi

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