chaunk

English

Alternative forms

• chhaunk, chounk, chonk, chhounk, chhonk

Etymology

From Hindi छौंक (cha͠uk).

Noun

chaunk (uncountable)

1. (cooking) 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.

Translations

Garnish

• Gujarati: વઘાર (vaghār)
• Hindi: छौंक (cha͠uk)

See also

• chaunk on Wikipedia.Wikipedia