bhaji

British

/ ˈbɑːdʒɪ /

noun

an Indian savoury made of chopped vegetables mixed in a spiced batter and deep-fried

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Etymology

Origin of bhaji

C19: from Hindi bhājī fried vegetables

Example Sentences

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One of Brandt’s favorite dishes currently flying is a Jain-style butternut squash carpaccio with Pav Bhaji masala orange segments, cilantro, a coconut-squash puree and toasted coconut flakes.

From Seattle Times

She made her name writing 1993 film Bhaji on the Beach and as part of sketch show Goodness Gracious Me.

From BBC

Syal recalled how the media and comedy scenes opened up to different ideas in the 1990s, saying a Film Four executive agreed to her idea for Bhaji on the Beach within about 15 minutes.

From BBC

She would frequent roadside stalls selling snacks like pav bhaji, a savory vegetable curry served on a bread roll; and pani puri, crispy palm-sized puris stuffed with potatoes, chickpeas and spicy flavored water.

From Seattle Times

Tables were piled with bhaji, hummus, couscous and more.

From BBC

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