vanaspati
/vəˈnɑːspəti/
noun
- A type of vegetable oil that has been partially hydrogenated, used especially in South Asian cooking as a substitute for butter or ghee.
- Many Indian recipes call for vanaspati to give a rich, buttery flavor.
- Health experts warn that vanaspati contains trans fats, which can be harmful.
- Vanaspati is often used in making biscuits and pastries because it stays solid at room temperature.
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