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Vada

वडा
VAH-dah

Vada (वडा) is a Tamil-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a savory Indian fritter made from legumes or potatoes. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer VADA (4).

Appears as an answer in MG Mini #427.

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Meaning & usage

Vada is a popular South Indian snack made by deep-frying a batter of ground legumes like lentils or chickpeas. It is often spiced with herbs and served with chutneys or sambar. Vada is a staple in South Indian cuisine and is enjoyed across India in various forms.

In a sentence

For breakfast, we enjoyed crispy vada with coconut chutney.

Vada as a crossword answer

Vada is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A savory Indian fritter made from legumes or potatoes” (4)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #427

Category: Food Origin: Tamil Script: Hindi

Related words

  • Dosa — Thin, crisp South Indian crêpe made from fermented rice and lentil batter.
  • Samosa — Deep-fried savoury pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas or meat.
  • Tapkla — A traditional Indian dish made with lentils.
  • Nashta — A light breakfast or snack in Indian cuisine.
  • Fasak — A traditional Telugu dish made during festivals.
  • Radhaballabi — A stuffed deep-fried bread from Bengal, often filled with spiced lentils.

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