patchri

English

Alternative forms

• patchree

Etymology

From Malay paceri or pajeri, from Tamil பச்சடி (paccaṭi, “raita; a yogurt dish with vegetables mixed in”) or a cognate from another Dravidian language.

Noun

patchri (uncountable)

1. (Singapore) A Eurasian dish of seasoned fried aubergine.