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Tisi ki chutney

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A dry, nutty chutney of roasted flaxseed with garlic and chilli, eaten with rice, roti or litti.

Region: BiharOccasion: Everyday meal; winterTime: 15 minServes: 6Vegan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup flaxseed (tisi)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 dry red chillies
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or a little dry mango powder

Method

  1. Dry-roast the flaxseed on low heat until it crackles and smells nutty. Cool.
  2. Roast the red chillies lightly.
  3. Grind the flaxseed, chillies, garlic and salt to a coarse powder.
  4. Mix in lemon juice or dry mango powder and store in a dry jar for up to a week.

History

Flaxseed is a winter crop in the region, and its chutney is a traditional village side dish.

Significance

Tisi chutney adds flavour and nutrition to simple meals of rice, roti or litti, especially in winter.

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