What does BHUNA mean?

bhuna 1. Parts of Speech:

noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a dish of Indian cuisine in which spices are dry-roasted and added to a sauce.

Verb: to fry spices in oil until they are fragrant.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈbuːnə/

UK: /ˈbuːnə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "bhuna" comes from the Hindi language, where it means "fried." It is a popular cooking technique in Indian cuisine, where spices are fried in oil until they are fragrant, and then added to a sauce or dish. The term "bhuna" can also refer to a specific dish of Indian cuisine, in which spices are dry-roasted and added to a sauce.

5. Synonyms:

roast, sauté, fry

6. Related Words:

curry, masala, spice

7. Example Sentences:
  • She ordered a chicken bhuna for dinner.
  • The chef bhunad the spices before adding them to the sauce.
  • He likes to bhuna the onions before adding them to the curry.


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