Punjabi · Food & Drink

ਦਹੀਂ

dahin

Yogurt

Beginnernoun

Definition

Curd, served with parathas or churned into lassi.

Example

ਦਹੀਂ ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਹੈ।

The yogurt is fresh.

Etymology

'ਦਹੀਂ' (dahin) comes from the Sanskrit term 'दधि' (dadhi), referring to yogurt. Its production has been a traditional practice in dairy-rich diets across India.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਦਹੀਂ' is used informally in conversation and is also found in written formats, particularly in recipes and culinary texts. It is prevalent in all regions where Punjabi is spoken.

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