beet khata
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Pronunciations

beet khata (beet KUH-tuh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A tangy Jewish Baghdadi-Indian beet dish in which kubbe are sometimes simmered.

Example Sentences

  • "Beet khatta may not headline Jewish delis or cookbooks — and it’s lesser known than borscht — but it deserves a place at the table." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Hindi

Etymology

  • English 'beet' + Hindi खट्टा khaṭṭā 'sour'

      • Who Uses This

      • Baghdadi-Indian Jews

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      beet khatta, beet katta, beet kata

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