dum

dum · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Music) A deep bass note in Indian classical music, typically produced on the tabla drum.

  2. 2.

    (Cooking) A slow-cooking method used in Indian cuisine where food is sealed in a pot and cooked over low heat.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    dum biryani — A type of biryani cooked using the dum method
  • •
    dum pukht — A style of slow cooking originating from Awadhi cuisine

Related words

See also: biryani, cooking, tabla

Etymology

From Hindi dum meaning "breath" or "steam," referring to the sealed cooking method that uses trapped steam.