Haryana Kachri Ki Sabzi Wild Melon Dried Curry Haryanvi

Method

1. 1

   If using dried kachri powder: soak in 4 tbsp warm water for 10 minutes to rehydrate slightly.

2. 2

   If using fresh kachri: wash and chop into small pieces.

3. 3

   The fresh fruit is sour and slightly bitter.

4. 4

   Heat 2 tbsp oil. Add cumin — sizzle. Add finely chopped onion. Cook 8 minutes until golden.

5. 5

   Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes.

6. 6

   Cook 7 minutes until oil separates.

7. 7

   Add turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Cook 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the rehydrated kachri powder paste or fresh kachri pieces. Add amchur. Stir well.

9. 9

   Add 1/2 cup water. Simmer on medium for 10 to 12 minutes until the oil surfaces and the curry has a pleasant sour depth.

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve with bajra roti or chapati.