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
- Dry-roast the flaxseed on low heat until it crackles and smells nutty. Cool.
- Roast the red chillies lightly.
- Grind the flaxseed, chillies, garlic and salt to a coarse powder.
- 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.