chhaunk

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A form of chaunk — 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.

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Meanings

nounchhaunk (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of chaunk.
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chhaunk. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chhaunk

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“chhaunk.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chhaunk. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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