bhajia, noun

Forms:
Also badja, bajia.
Plurals:
bhajias, or unchanged.
Origin:
From Urdu bhajya.
Especially in the English of South Africans of Indian descent: chilli-bite.
1970 Leader 24 July 10While preparing batter for bhajias and bondas, always heat a tablespoonful of ghee and pour it with batter for the extra taste.
1990 J. Naidoo Coolie Location 65My mother made him some badja and tea.
Especially in the English of South Africans of Indian descent: chilli-bite.
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