Kachumbar
कचूम्बर
Ka-CHOOM-bar
Kachumbar (कचूम्बर) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning an Indian salad made with chopped vegetables and spices. In crosswords it is the 9-letter answer KACHUMBAR (9).
Meaning & usage
Kachumbar is a traditional Indian salad consisting of finely chopped vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, seasoned with spices and lemon juice. It is often served as a refreshing side dish to complement spicy Indian meals. The word 'kachumbar' is derived from Hindi.
In a sentence
The spicy curry was perfectly balanced by the fresh kachumbar salad.
Kachumbar as a crossword answer
Kachumbar is a 9-letter answer. A typical clue:
“An Indian salad made with chopped vegetables and spices” (9)
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