Definition: Namkeen is the Hindi word used to describe the savory flavor. It is derived from the word Namak (meaning salt). Namkeen is also used as a generic term to describe savory snack foods. Both black and regular white salt are used in Indian cooking.
Pronunciation: num-keen
Alternate Spellings: Numkeen, Namkin, Numkin
Examples:
Numkeen Paani (salty water)
