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डईरू

noun

डईरू meaning in English

A traditional Indian sweet dish made from milk solids, sugar, and spices.

Detailed Explanation

Dairu (also spelled Dahi, Dahi, or Dairu) is a popular Indian confectionery prepared by reducing milk to obtain milk solids (mawa or khoya), which are then cooked with sugar, ghee, and spices such as cardamom or saffron. It is a staple in North Indian cuisine, often served during festivals, weddings, and as a dessert. The texture is typically dense and chewy, and it can be shaped into balls or cut into pieces.

📝 Cultural Context

In some regions, 'Dairu' may refer specifically to the sweet version, while 'Mawa' or 'Khoya' refers to the unsweetened milk solid base. It is distinct from 'Dahi' (yogurt) despite phonetic similarity in some dialects, though the spelling 'डईरू' specifically denotes the sweet confection.

Example Sentences

उन्होंने त्योहार के लिए डईरू बनाया।
They made dairu for the festival.
मेरी पसंदीदा मिठाई डईरू है।
My favorite sweet is dairu.