English Word · Advanced
makhani
a Punjabi dish in a rich butter, tomato and cream sauce
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌkənɪ/
Meaning
A dish from Punjabi cooking prepared in a rich sauce containing butter, tomatoes and cream.
Example
The restaurant served a mild makhani made with chicken.
The restaurant served a mild makhani made with chicken.
Practice tips
- Practice makhani out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.