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What is meetha?

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Definition: Meetha is the Hindi word for 'sweet'. It is also loosely used to describe desserts or sugar. Sweet is a major flavor in Indian cooking and is usually added to dishes in the form of sugar (both refined and unrefined) and jaggery.
Also Known As: mishti, cheeni, mittha
Alternate Spellings: mittha
Examples:
Meetha Paan

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