Chulha
चूल्हा
CHOO-lha
A traditional Indian earthen or brick stove used for cooking.
Meaning & usage
A chulha is a traditional Indian stove made from clay or bricks, often used in rural areas for cooking. It is typically fueled by wood, cow dung, or charcoal. The chulha is an integral part of Indian culinary culture, especially in villages where modern cooking appliances are less prevalent.
In a sentence
The aroma of spices filled the air as she cooked on the chulha.
As seen in crosswords
Chulha is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian earthen or brick stove used for cooking” (6)
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