tarka means heated oil or ghee in which spices and onion, etc. are well-stirred and browned.
Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, tarka ranks #2,165 of 42,747 for Qualifying.
tarka is pronounced /ˈtɑː(ɹ)kə/.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindustani तड़का / تڑکا (taṛkā).
noun
- Heated oil or ghee in which spices and onion, etc. are well-stirred and browned.
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Words closest in meaning
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- tikka 57% match — A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor. vs tarka →
- chaunk 56% match — 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. vs tarka →
- bhuna 56% match — A type of curry, in which the onions and spices are cooked in oil with no water vs tarka →
- tandoori 56% match — Cooked in a tandoor. vs tarka →
- chunkay 55% match — To add hot oil and spices (especially garlic) to food vs tarka →
- dhungar 53% match — A Rajput method of smoking food that uses ghee dripped onto a live coal. vs tarka →
- parfry 52% match — To fry until partly cooked and crispy. vs tarka →
- dopiaza 51% match — A style of curry, usually of medium heat, prepared with onions. vs tarka →