Chanabal

/tʃɑːnəˈbɑːl/ noun

Definition

A traditional Indian dish or preparation; the exact definition requires cultural/culinary expertise as this is a specialized regional term.

Etymology

From Hindi/Sanskrit roots relating to food preparation; the word reflects regional Indian cuisine terminology that may vary significantly by region and dialect.

Kelly Says

Words like 'chanabal' reveal how restaurant menus and cookbooks are incomplete records of world cuisines—thousands of regional dishes have names that never appear in English dictionaries because they're shared orally within communities.

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