Chashni

Chashni (Hindi: चाश्नी, Urdu: چاشنی) is the generic name in North Indian, Pakistani, Nepali and Afghan languages for a sugary syrup. The syrup is usually thin enough to allow some swirling, and can have several flavors incorporated in it, such as rose or saffron.

Etymology

The origin of the word is unclear. It could have been derived from a word for sugar (chini) in these languages, or from the word chashnik in Persian.^[1] Sweetness, as in Ghulam

References

1. ^ "Chutney Spicy Sweet Condiment". Encyclocentral. http://www.encyclocentral.com/23622-Chutney_Spicy_Sweet_Condiment_European_Relish_Latin_American_Salsa_Indian_Pickle.html. Retrieved 2008-10-17.