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Khaar Recipe

Khaar Recipe

Khaar is a traditional ingredient used in Assamese cuisine. It is made by filtering water through the ashes of banana stems, which gives it a unique taste and texture. Khaar is used as a base for many Assamese dishes, including Khaar Dali, Khaar Bor Tenga, and Khaar Khuwa.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cooking Time 10 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams Potatoes cut into small pieces
  • 400 grams papaya cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil
  • 2 green chillies chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons Khaar
  • Salt
  • water

Instructions
 

Pre-Cooking Preparation

  • Wash and cut the potato and papaya into small pieces.
  • Heat mustard oil in a pan and add chopped green chilies.
  • Add ginger paste and garlic paste to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the chopped vegetables to the pan and stir well.
  • Add turmeric powder and salt to the pan and mix everything well.
  • Add enough water to cover the vegetables and let it cook for 10-12 minutes.

Cooking Steps

  • Add 2 teaspoons of Khaar to the pan and mix everything well.
  • Let it cook for another 10-12 minutes on medium heat.
  • Adjust the salt and water consistency according to your taste.
  • Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    Khaar Recipe

Equipment Used for This Recipe

Notes & Tips

Notes & Comments
  • You can use any combination of vegetables of your choice to make Khaar.
  • If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can reduce the amount of water used.
  • If you prefer a spicier Khaar, you can add more green chili or red chili powder.

Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)

Nutrition Facts
Khaar Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
114
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
386
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
254
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
984
IU
20
%
Vitamin B1
 
0.04
mg
3
%
Vitamin B2
 
0.04
mg
2
%
Vitamin B3
 
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
 
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
 
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B12
 
0.02
µg
0
%
Vitamin C
 
64
mg
78
%
Vitamin E
 
0.3
mg
2
%
Vitamin K
 
3
µg
3
%
Calcium
 
31
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
 
23
mg
6
%
Zinc
 
0.4
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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