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Churan

चूर्ण
CHOO-rahn

A powdered mixture of spices and herbs used in Indian cuisine.

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Meaning & usage

Churan refers to a traditional Indian powdered mixture made from various spices and herbs. It is often consumed for its digestive properties and can be sweet, sour, or spicy. Churan is a popular remedy in Ayurvedic medicine and is commonly used as a digestive aid after meals.

In a sentence

After a heavy meal, many people in India consume churan to aid digestion.

As seen in crosswords

Churan is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A powdered mixture of spices and herbs used in Indian cuisine” (6)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #1108

Category: Food Origin: Sanskrit Script: Sanskrit

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