Paturi
পাতুরি
pah-TOO-ree
Paturi (পাতুরি) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Bengali dish where fish is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or grilled. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer PATURI (6).
Meaning & usage
Paturi is a traditional Bengali dish where marinated fish, typically hilsa or bhetki, is wrapped in banana leaves and then steamed or grilled. The marinade often includes mustard paste, turmeric, and green chilies, giving the dish its distinctive flavor. It is a popular delicacy in Bengali cuisine, enjoyed for its aromatic and flavorful taste.
In a sentence
For dinner, we enjoyed a delicious paturi with steamed rice.
Paturi as a crossword answer
Paturi is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Bengali dish where fish is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or grilled” (6)
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