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Bhaat

ভাত
BHAHT

Cooked rice, a staple food in many Indian households.

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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.

As seen in crosswords

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

“Cooked rice, a staple food in many Indian households” (5)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #766

Category: Food Origin: Bengali Script: Bengali

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