Borrowed from Hindi जावित्री (jāvitrī).
javitri (uncountable)
- (India, cooking) mace
1993, Philip Thangam, Flavours from India, page 22:Sprinkle the ground nutmeg-onion-javitri mixture, zafrani and a few drops of milk evenly on the top.
2000, Tanushree Podder, Dishes & Desserts, page 27:5 gms javitri powder