21/11/2025
Dudunj / Khatta🥗
दुरुंज is a traditional pahadi snack made during winters in Himachal🏔️.
It is mostly consumed on a sunny day while you soak the sunlight during winters🥶.
It's a mix of spicy, sour and sweet taste all at the same time.
How it is made?
-You would need Dadunj {Main fruit}, Coriander leaves, Mint leaves, Green Chillies, Salt, Spices(like Garam masala, Jeera Powder} Green Garlic, Salt, jaggery, Coal {for smoky flavours}
Preparation:
-First we would need to prepare the paste.
-First you would need traditional सिल बट्टा(grinding stone)/Danda K***a
-This would be used to grind the spices (Mixer/Grinder can be used) as this will give authentic taste mix with the stone and wood. This enhances the aroma and taste of every spice.
-Rub/Grind all the ingredients Except the fruit and it should turn out to be green paste.
-Than peel the thick rind off the dadunj fruit/Galgal and cut the fleshy inside into small pieces.
-Now mix the paste and fruit pieces in an open bowl.
-Now you can taste and add the required or unbalanced ingredients to balance the spicy sweet and tangy taste.
-Now the main thing is the smoky traditional flavour also called as JHOKA
Heat a small piece of charcoal/coal until its burning hot.
* Place the hot charcoal into the mixture.
* Pour a few drops of mustard oil over the charcoal to make it sizzle and smoke.
* Cover the bowl with a plate for a minute or two to infuse the mixture with a smoky aroma.
Remove the charcoal piece before serving.
Its done.
It's ready to serve it immediately before it starts to taste bitter.
And Enjoy during the winter months during the warmth of the sun.
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