Pora
পোড়া
POH-raa
Pora (পোড়া) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Bengali style of roasting ingredients directly over an open flame. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer PORA (4).
Meaning & usage
Pora refers to vegetables, fish, or other ingredients roasted over fire until lightly charred, enhancing their smoky flavor. The roasted ingredients are often used in mashed preparations or served as side dishes.
In a sentence
The begun pora was mashed with mustard oil and green chilies.
Pora as a crossword answer
Pora is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Bengali style of roasting ingredients directly over an open flame” (4)
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