Bhaja
ভাজা
BHAH-jah
Bhaja (ভাজা) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Bengali term for fried food or snacks. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer BHAJA (5).
Meaning & usage
Bhaja refers to a variety of fried foods in Bengali cuisine, often served as snacks or side dishes. It includes items like fried vegetables, fish, or lentil fritters. The term 'bhaja' is derived from the Bengali verb 'bhaja', meaning 'to fry'. These dishes are popular in West Bengal and Bangladesh, often enjoyed with rice or as part of a larger meal.
In a sentence
We enjoyed a plate of crispy bhaja with our evening tea.
Bhaja as a crossword answer
Bhaja is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Bengali term for fried food or snacks” (5)
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