javitri

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi जावित्री (jāvitrī).

Noun

javitri (uncountable)

1. (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