Khatta

                  Khatta literally means sour. And this sourness like in other Hyderabadi dishes comes from tamarind, it being the main ingredient in this recipe.

                    Khatta is traditionally served along with Hyderabadi khichidi which in turn has other accompaniments like Kheema curry and Pyaaz ka anda (onion omelette) .

                    The extracted tamarind juice is seasoned with salt and red chilli powder and sliced onions are added. That's it! That's the basic recipe of khatta and it involves absolutely no cooking.

Ingredients:

1. Tamarind - fistful
2. Water - as required
3. Onion - 1 no
4. Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
5. Salt - to taste

Method:

• Soak a fistful of tamarind in water for 15 - 20 minutes.

                                             

• After 20 minutes use your finger tips to gently squeeze out the juice. Transfer this extract to another bowl (serving bowl preferably).
• Again add some water to the tamarind and continue extracting the juice. Again transfer this extract to the previously extracted juice.
• Repeat the second step twice or thrice till you have extracted all the pulp and then discard the tamarind waste remaining.
• Season with salt and red chilli powder. Mix well.
• Add finely sliced onion. Stir and serve.

 

You can also add mint and coriander leaves and also very finely chopped green chillies for taste. 

Also check out Til ka char, Hyderabadi bagaare baingan, Maiqalya, Hyderabadi khatti dal and Dalcha from My Mom's Kitchen.

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