Dogri Akhrot Chutney

Fresh walnut chutney — walnuts foraged or harvested from the walnut trees of the Shivalik and Pir Panjal foothills pounded or ground with fresh green chilli, coriander, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon into a coarse, creamy, pale-brown paste. The fresh walnut has a mild bitterness and rich, oily texture that makes it a natural emulsifier — the chutney is thick and spreadable. Eaten with patande, sidu, and alongside the rice plate in autumn when the walnuts are freshly harvested.