chaunk

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noun

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.

OriginHindi छौंक →
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Meanings

nounchaunk (uncountable)

alternative chhaunk · alternative chounk · alternative chonk · alternative chhounk · alternative chhonk

  1. uncountablecookingA 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.

Origin

  1. Hindiछौंक
  2. Englishchaunk

From Hindi छौंक (cha͠uk).

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Translations

Hindi छौंक
  • छौंक (cha͠uk)Garnish
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APA

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MLA

“chaunk.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chaunk. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chaunk,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chaunk.

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