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    Ma pow ohn is a Thai term meaning young coconut 
    
    
    
        
            
    
        
    
        
        
    
        
    Ma'el Ward is an Arabic term which means "rose water". One of the basic ingredients in making sweets or desserts  
    
    
        
    
    
        
            
    
        
    
        
        
    
        
    Maach Bhaja refers to a popular Bengali starter/appetizer dish; a cripsy fried fish. The fish is coated first with a mixture of spices, such as turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander  powder, cumin powder and lemon juice and marinate  in the spicy mixture for sometime. The marinated fish is then deep fried in oil until  golden brown and served with a garnishing of chopped onions, tomatoes and coriander. Maach Bhaja goes well with steamed rice.