Kasundi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈsʊndi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kasundi is a noun meaning A kind of Bengali pickle relish made with dried slices of green mango preserved in mustard and salt.
Meaning
A kind of Bengali pickle relish made with dried slices of green mango preserved in mustard and salt.
Example Sentences
9 Adjust seasoning (including hot mango-kasundi) and remove surplus fat. / 10 Serve with plainly-boiled rice, separately.
I once set up a contest on my website, asking people to send in dishes that had kasundi as the main ingredient. The response I got was overwhelming and it was difficult to select a winner.
Originally, only Brahmins (the highest Indian caste) were allowed to make the mustard sauce, but now it's open season for kasundi making. The spicy chutney is the preferred dipping sauce for fried foods, especially the beloved Bengali vegetable fritter, called a chop.
Word Forms
- kasundis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include curry, karashi, khichdi, tangsuyuk, kimchi, chutney.
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