Meaning
Food that is no longer fresh or palatable.
Cultural Background
In many North Indian households, 'baasi' food is avoided for breakfast, but some traditional items like 'baasi roti' are eaten with curd. Fermented rice (Pazhaya Sadam) is a traditional 'baasi' dish that is considered cooling and healthy.
Context is key
Always check if the food is just cold or truly stale before using the word.
Meaning
Food that is no longer fresh or palatable.
Context is key
Always check if the food is just cold or truly stale before using the word.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the sentence that uses 'बासी खाना' correctly.
Stale food is generally considered unhealthy.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesChoose the sentence that uses 'बासी खाना' correctly.
Stale food is generally considered unhealthy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNot always, but it usually implies a loss of quality.
Related Phrases
ताज़ा खाना
contrastFresh food
बचा हुआ खाना
similarLeftover food
