Proto-Telugu : *vanḍ-
Meaning : to cook, dress, boil, prepare
Telugu : vaṇḍu
Additional forms : Also vaṇṭa cooking, anything cooked; vaṇṭakamu food, boiled rice; vaṇṭakā̃ḍu cook; fem. vaṇṭakatte; vaṇṭacer_aku fuel for cooking
Number in DED : 5329