Ṭeṭoi
Tamarind is commonly eaten in Sylhet, and a popular addition to Sylheti recipes. The word for tamarind is ‘ṭeṭoi’, derived from Sanskrit.
Here are some examples of the word in use:
- Ṭeṭoi khaiṭe balafai – I like to eat tamarind.
- Ṭeṭoi shorilor lagi bala – Tamarind is good for health