Chhattisgarh Tizda Char Lemon Herb Forest Chutney Tribal

Method

1. 1

   Roast green chillies directly over a flame until blistered. Roast garlic briefly.

2. 2

   In a mortar pound the roasted green chillies and garlic to a rough paste.

3. 3

   Add the char fruit (or tamarind-amchur combination), roughly chopped onion and fresh coriander.

4. 4

   Pound together to a coarse paste — keep visible texture.

5. 5

   Add salt and lemon juice. Mix.

6. 6

   Taste — the chutney should be fiery from chilli, pungent from garlic and sour from char or tamarind.

7. 7

   The sourness is the defining element.

8. 8

   Serve as a condiment with any meal.