Kachri ki chutney
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A tangy chutney of kachri, a small wild desert melon, ground with garlic and red chilli.
Region: Western Rajasthan (Marwar)Occasion: Everyday accompanimentTime: 15 minServes: About 1 cupVegan
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried kachri (or 6–8 fresh ones, chopped)
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp mustard oil
- ¼ cup water
Method
- If using dried kachri, soak for 30 minutes and drain.
- Grind the kachri, garlic, chilli, cumin and salt to a coarse paste with a little water.
- Heat the mustard oil and cook the paste for 2–3 minutes.
- Cool and serve with bajre ki roti, dal baati or snacks.
History
Kachri grows wild in the sandy fields of the Thar. It is dried in the sun and its powder is also used as a souring agent and meat tenderiser.
Significance
Kachri ki chutney is a desert staple that turns a plain meal into a tasty one.