Pepper Water
[pep-er waw-ter]Community Definitions1
The iconic, soul-soothing Anglo-Indian broth infused with tamarind pulp, freshly ground black peppercorns, crushed garlic, and tempered cumin and mustard seeds. Served piping hot over white rice with fried fish or omelette.
“Whenever anyone in the house catches a cold, Mummy puts a hot pot of pepper water and rice on the stove straight away.”
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