Pulav
poo-LAV
Pulav is a word used in Indian English, meaning a spiced rice dish often cooked with vegetables or meat. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer PULAV (5).
Meaning & usage
Pulav is a popular Indian rice dish made by cooking rice with a variety of spices, vegetables, and sometimes meat. It is known for its aromatic flavors and is often served at festive occasions and gatherings. The dish has Persian origins, with influences from Mughal cuisine, and is enjoyed in various regional variations across India.
In a sentence
For dinner, we decided to make a fragrant vegetable pulav with spices and herbs.
Pulav as a crossword answer
Pulav is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A spiced rice dish often cooked with vegetables or meat” (5)
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