Muji chetin (radish and walnut chutney)
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A fresh chutney of grated white radish and walnuts in curd, sharp with green chilli, served with Kashmiri meals.
Region: Kashmir valleyOccasion: Everyday meals and the WazwanTime: 10 minServes: 4Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 medium white radish, grated
- ¼ cup walnuts, crushed
- 1 cup thick curd
- 1–2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried mint
- Salt to taste
Method
- Squeeze the grated radish lightly to remove extra water.
- Whisk the curd with salt until smooth.
- Mix in the radish, walnuts, green chilli and crushed dried mint.
- Chill briefly and serve with rice, kebabs or fritters.
History
Chetin means chutney in Kashmiri. Kashmir is one of India's main walnut-growing regions, and walnuts appear in many of its chutneys.
Significance
Fresh chutneys like muji chetin balance the rich meat dishes of a Kashmiri meal and are always on the table at a Wazwan.