"bhujia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Hindustani भुजिया / بھجیا (bhujiyā), ultimately from Sanskrit भृज्जति (bhṛjjati, “roasts, fries”). Related to fry and bhurji. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|inc-hnd}} Hindustani, {{der|en|sa|भृज्जति|t=roasts, fries}} Sanskrit भृज्जति (bhṛjjati, “roasts, fries”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bhujia (uncountable)
  1. (India) A crispy Indian snack made from moth beans, gram flour, and spices. Wikipedia link: bhujia Tags: India, uncountable
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