Kharoli

Kharoli

Kharoli

Veg Vegan

A traditional Assamese condiment made from fermented mustard seeds, offering a pungent and tangy flavor to enhance various dishes.

Cuisines

Assamese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Black Gram 1 cup Black Gram , whole
water 1 cup Water
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
mustard oil 1 teaspoon Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Fenugreek Seed 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seed
lime juice 1 tablespoon Lime juice

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the black gram thoroughly and soak it in water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Drain the soaked black gram and grind it into a smooth paste using a little water.
  3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine the black gram paste with salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
  4. 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan and add fenugreek seeds. Allow them to splutter.
  5. 5 Add the black gram mixture to the pan and stir continuously on low heat.
  6. 6 Cook the mixture until it thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
  7. 7 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  8. 8 Once cooled, shape the mixture into small flat discs or patties.
  9. 9 Place the patties in a clean, dry container and allow them to ferment for 2-3 days.
  10. 10 After fermentation, the kharoli is ready to be served with a drizzle of lime juice.

Tips

Ensure the mixture is thick enough before shaping into patties to avoid them breaking during fermentation.