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Shakkar

शक्कर
SHAH-kar

Granulated sugar, commonly used in Indian cuisine.

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Meaning & usage

Shakkar refers to granulated sugar, a staple in Indian households and used extensively in cooking and sweet preparations. The term is derived from the Arabic word 'sukkar', which also means sugar. In India, shakkar is often used to sweeten beverages, desserts, and various traditional dishes.

In a sentence

I added a spoonful of shakkar to my chai for sweetness.

As seen in crosswords

Shakkar is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Granulated sugar, commonly used in Indian cuisine” (7)

Category: Food Origin: Arabic Script: Hindi

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