Bhaat
ভাত
BHAHT
Bhaat (ভাত) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning cooked rice, a staple food in many Indian households. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer BHAAT (5).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #766.
Meaning & usage
Bhaat refers to cooked rice, which is a staple food in many Indian cultures. It is commonly served with various curries, lentils, and vegetables, forming the basis of many meals across the subcontinent. The word 'bhaat' is derived from the Bengali and Hindi languages, reflecting its widespread importance in Indian cuisine.
In a sentence
For dinner, we enjoyed bhaat with spicy fish curry and a side of pickles.
Bhaat as a crossword answer
Bhaat is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Cooked rice, a staple food in many Indian households” (5)
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