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Setta

Set is a Kannada-origin word used in Indian English, meaning fluffy South Indian pancake (dosa) served in pairs or triplets. In crosswords it is the 3-letter answer SET (3).

Appears as an answer in MG Mini #927.

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Meaning & usage

Set dosa, also known as 'settu dosa', is a popular South Indian dish originating from Karnataka, not Kerala. It consists of small, fluffy pancakes typically served in sets of two or three, often accompanied by chutney and sambar.

In a sentence

For breakfast, we enjoyed a delicious set of set dosa with coconut chutney.

Common spelling variants

  • Settu dosa
  • Set dosa

Set is the English spelling used in MG Mini #927.

Set as a crossword answer

Set is a 3-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Fluffy South Indian pancake (dosa) served in pairs or triplets” (3)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #927

Category: Food Origin: Kannada

Related words

  • Dosa — Thin, crisp South Indian crêpe made from fermented rice and lentil batter.
  • Vada — A savory Indian fritter made from legumes or potatoes.
  • Oota — A meal or food in Kannada.
  • Samosa — Deep-fried savoury pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas or meat.
  • Tapkla — A traditional Indian dish made with lentils.
  • Puli — A collective Bengali term for traditional rice-based cakes and stuffed dumplings, especially associated with winter harvest festivals. Common examples are Dudh Puli and Chandra Puli

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