Mawa
मावा
MAH-vah
Mawa (मावा) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a type of evaporated milk used in Indian sweets. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer MAWA (4).
Meaning & usage
Mawa, also known as khoya, is a dairy product made by evaporating milk to a solid state. It is commonly used in Indian sweets and desserts, adding richness and flavor. Mawa is essential in various traditional recipes like gulab jamun and barfi, making it a staple in Indian confectionery.
In a sentence
The chef prepared delicious gulab jamun using fresh mawa.
Mawa as a crossword answer
Mawa is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A type of evaporated milk used in Indian sweets” (4)
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