CultureAugust 8, 2026

bhat

BAHT

Definition

A dish consisting of steamed or boiled rice, commonly consumed as a staple in South Asian cuisine.

Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'bhakta', meaning 'boiled rice' or 'devotee/shared portion', which evolved through various Indo-Aryan languages into the modern term for rice.

In the news

The word refers to the rice-based staple that is frequently fermented or combined with other ingredients to create traditional dishes in South Asian cultures.

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