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Definition of patia

patia

/ˈpɑː.ti.ə/
pa · ti · a
Plural:patias
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patia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A moderately hot Indian curry dish, characterized by a distinctive sweet and sour flavor profile typically achieved using tamarind, tomatoes, and jaggery.

Example

"For his main course, he ordered a classic chicken patia with a side of garlic naan and pilau rice."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Parsi and Gujarati cuisine, originally tracing back to the word 'patiya', which refers to the flat-bottomed, heavy copper pot traditionally used to cook the dish.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Patia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/patia
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