Payesh
পায়েস
PAH-yesh
Payesh (পায়েস) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional Bengali rice pudding dessert. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer PAYESH (6).
Meaning & usage
Payesh is a popular Bengali dessert made with rice, milk, and sugar, often flavored with cardamom, saffron, or nuts. It is traditionally prepared during festivals and special occasions like birthdays and weddings. The dish is similar to kheer, a rice pudding found in other parts of India.
In a sentence
During the festival, my grandmother made a delicious batch of payesh for the entire family.
Payesh as a crossword answer
Payesh is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Bengali rice pudding dessert” (6)
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