Nimki
নিমকি
NIM-kee
Nimki (নিমকি) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a crispy, savory snack from India, often made with flour and spices. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer NIMKI (5).
Meaning & usage
Nimki is a popular Indian snack, particularly in Bengali and North Indian cuisine. It is made from a dough of all-purpose flour, seasoned with spices such as nigella seeds, and then deep-fried until crispy. Nimki is often enjoyed as a tea-time snack or during festivals and special occasions.
In a sentence
During the festival, we enjoyed a plate of nimki with our afternoon tea.
Nimki as a crossword answer
Nimki is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A crispy, savory snack from India, often made with flour and spices” (5)
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