English Explanatory Dictionary

chaunk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A garnish made by frying mustard seed, asafoetida, and other whole spices in oil or ghee to release the flavours. Can be added to soups, curries, etc., at the end of cooking.

Word forms

chaunk chhaunk chounk chonk chhounk chhonk

Etymology

From Hindi छौंक (cha͠uk).

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