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Terms in Bengali 131-140 of 696

চিমটে(chimtey)

[Bengali]

Tongs for turning breads.

chinar

[Bengali]

Melon. Generally refers to cantaloup or musk melon. This one is said to be an 'oriental' melon.

চিনে বাদাম(chine badam)

[Bengali]

Peanut (US: ground nut).

চিনে মুগ(chine mung)

[Bengali]

Peanut (US: ground nut).

চিনে নুন(chiney noon)

[Bengali]

Monosodium glutamate. This is used as a flavour enhancer in Chinese and Japanese cookery but should be used sparingly. In Chinese markets it may be called mei jiung.

চিংড়ি(chingri)

[Bengali]

Prawn (US: shrimp)

চিরে(chira)

[Bengali]

Flaked, pressed or beaten rice.

চিরে(chirey)

[Bengali]

Flaked, pressed or beaten rice.

চিরিং(chiring)

[Bengali]

A fish found in river estuaries off the Indian Ocean reaching 26 cm (10") in length. Similar to a goby.

চিরঞ্জি(chirongi)

[Bengali]

Chirongi nuts are similar to pine nuts. They are small, rounded nuts resembling Egyptian lentils. They are used in India to garnish halvas, cakes and creams and in puddings and pillaos.