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Glossary of Tamil words used in the book.

1. Amma: Mother
2. Appa: Father
3. Paati: Grandmother
4. Thatha: Grandfather
5. Chithappa: Father’s younger brother
6. Chithi: Wife of father’s younger brother/mother’s younger sister
7. Vadaam: Sun-dried rice crisps which are fried to make a snack
8. Palapazham: Jackfruit
9. Maavadu: Baby mangoes pickled in brine
10. Bakshanam: A collective name for deep-fried snacks (savoury and sweet)
11. Kutties: Little ones
12. Rava kesari: A sweet made of cream of wheat, clarified butter and sugar, garnished with fried cashews and raisins
13. Akka: Older sister
14. Rakshashi: Demoness
15. Kaapi: Decoction made from pouring steaming water over coffee grounds. Specific to South India
16. Murukku: Deep-fried rice snack known for its distinctive swirls that come from handcrafting it.
17. Lemon rice: Rice mixed with the juice of lemons and garnished with a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies.
18. Maami: A generic term for middle-aged women in South India.
19. Dosai: Thin, savoury crepes made from fermented rice-lentil batter.
20. Chutney: A spicy dip typically made from coconut, green chilles and salt.
21. Pattama: A term of endearment that approximates to ‘my silken one’.
22. CSK: Abbreviation for Chennai Super Kings, a cricket team in the International Premier League.
23. Poori: A deep-fried bread made from wheat flour.
24. Aloo Masala: Side of mashed potatoes with onions, tomatoes and green chillies.
25. Kannu: A term of endearment
26. Naada: Drawstring that is used with the salwar.
27. Peon: Admin staff who runs errands in offices.
28. Chellam: A term of endearment that means ‘dear’
29. Ammu: A term of endearment
30. Paapa: Tamil word for baby
31. Thambi: Younger brother
32. Ayyo: A term of annoyance or surprise.
33. Kannamma: A term of endearment.
34. Kannu: A term of endearment.
35. Ulla Vaango: Ulla Vaango is to ask someone to come inside respectfully.
36. Maapilai: A term for son-in-law in Tamil.