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sabzi

Definitions

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  • noun India a green vegetable
  • noun India the larger leaves and the seed capsules of Indian hemp which are used to make bhang

Etymologies

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Hindi sabzī, literally, greenness

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Examples

  • Here's one such easy recipe for "Stir Fried Noodles and Veggies" for those days or evenings when eating "roti-sabzi" is the last thing on your mind!

    Quick Eats: Stir Fried Noodles and Veggies Cardamom 2009

  • And the menu includes the pan-India favourite dal makhni, which is of course as Marwari as gattey ki sabzi is Punjabi!

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • Madhur Jaffrey, the Indian chef and cookbook writer, tells that 'sabzi' is a word that came into northern India from Persian invaders.

    Archive 2007-11-01 Annemarie 2007

  • Madhur Jaffrey, the Indian chef and cookbook writer, tells that 'sabzi' is a word that came into northern India from Persian invaders.

    A Quick Sabzi Annemarie 2007

  • I've not made the Gujarati version of this - but have tried the rajasthani version - gatte ki sabzi.

    Rustic Gujarati Series: Rasiya Muthiya..... Cardamom 2009

  • I love this sabzi, this is almost how my mom makes it.

    Aloo Shimla Mirch Stirfry - Potato Bell Pepper Stirfry Cardamom 2009

  • The first course at these cooking demonstrations was invariably sabzi khordan , or soft herb salad.

    Persia's Private Cuisine Goes Public Bruce Palling 2011

  • Another is sabzi khordan, a plate of raw greens—scallions and watercress, mint and basil—which are eaten with the fingers, or tucked inside lavash with a slice of feta cheese.

    The 17 Day Diet Dr. Mike Moreno 2010

  • Norouz: Sabzi polo all over the world herbs for sabzi polo: dill, parsley, chives, fenugreek

    Norouz: Sabzi polo all over the world tannaz 2009

  • Norouz: Sabzi polo all over the world herbs for sabzi polo: dill, parsley, chives, fenugreek

    Archive 2009-03-01 tannaz 2009

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  • fbharjo commented on the word sabzi

    "green vegatable" in persian

    August 31, 2009

  • frogapplause commented on the word sabzi

    This refers to several green vegetables eaten fresh or cooked in various kinds of khoresht or in polou. Cilantro, basil, parsley, mint, etc. Persian words exist for each of these vegetables or herbs, but collectively they are called "sabzi".

    April 17, 2010