Bhangjeera Chutney

A condiment ground from wild perilla seeds (bhangjeera — Perilla frutescens), dry-roasted and pounded with green chillies, garlic, and coriander into a coarse, aromatic paste. Bhangjeera is a seed found only in the Himalayan hills — this chutney's nutty, slightly medicinal flavour is distinctly Kumaoni and cannot be replicated outside the mountains.