Sanjeev Kapoor

Kharda

Green-chile relish

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1 cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

Traditionally, the chiles are ground in a mortar with a pestle. This relish is commonly made in the villages of Maharashtra, where it is eaten with bhakri, a type of thick Indian bread, and this makes a simple and unpretentious meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 20 g

Method

  1. Place a nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the cumin seeds and when they begin to change color, add the chiles and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, then add the cilantro and stir. Lower the heat to low, add the salt, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Soften the chiles by pressing them with the back of a wooden spoon. Let cool.
  3. Transfer