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