boti
boti Lexical Profile
• noun
A small chunk or cube of meat, typically lamb, mutton, or chicken, commonly marinated and cooked in South Asian dishes.
"The chef marinated the lamb boti in yogurt and spices before threading the pieces onto skewers for the tandoor."
A traditional South Asian cutting instrument consisting of a curved blade mounted on a wooden or metal base, operated by pressing ingredients against the stationary edge while seated.
"She sat comfortably on the floor, expertly slicing vegetables against the sharp edge of the boti."
Word Nuance & Usage
In English writing concerning South Asia, 'boti' is a homograph referring either to a traditional stationary cutting blade (primarily in Bengal) or to small cubes of meat used in Mughlai cuisine (such as in boti kebab).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English from South Asian languages; the cutting instrument is derived from Bengali বঁটি (bõṭi) or Odia, while the culinary term for meat chunks derives from Hindi-Urdu बोटी / بوٹی (boṭī).
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