Cryptic crossword clue
Timid person not wanting B&B with a dish from India 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word RAITA

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The straight part
We know that "dish from India" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dish from india = raita.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RAITA mean?

RAITA noun
  1. A condiment used as a dip or sauce in the cuisine of southern Asia, made from seasoned yogurt.

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