Tamil · Food & Drink
uppu
Salt
A white seasoning; Gandhi's salt march ended at a Tamil shore? No — but uppu is history-laden.
கொஞ்சம் உப்பு சேருங்கள்.
Add a little salt.
'உப்பு' (uppu) comes from ancient Tamil roots and signifies salt, an essential seasoning in every Tamil household historically used in preserving food.
'உப்பு' (uppu) is used informally in daily conversations, especially in culinary contexts, where it is discussed in relation to taste and preparations.