Bageshwar: Uttarakhand is famous all over the world for its lifestyle and food traditions. Many types of delicious dishes are prepared and eaten here. One of these is hemp chutney, which is made from hemp seeds. It is famous not only in Uttarakhand but also in the country and abroad. To make it, the traditional method is still adopted in the mountains. While talking to Local 18, local woman Kiran Pandey tells that Bhang chutney is made in every house of the mountain. This chutney is very tasty and everyone eats it with great enthusiasm.
Specialty and popularity of Bhang chutney
Bhang chutney is one of the traditional dishes of Uttarakhand. It is mainly made from hemp seeds. Even today, traditional methods are adopted in the mountains to make bhang chutney. This chutney is made in every house in the mountains and it has a special place among the popular dishes of the mountains. The mountain people’s mouths water on hearing its name. This chutney is a heritage of the traditional food of the mountains.
Ingredients for Chutney
To make Bhang Chutney, Bhang seeds – 2 tbsp, Green chilli – 2-3 (or as per taste), Garlic cloves – 3-4, Coriander leaves – 1/2 cup, Lemon juice – 1 tbsp, Salt – as per taste, water – as per requirement. A mixture of these ingredients is prepared by grinding it in a silbatta. You can add more or less any ingredient as per your choice.
Method of preparation
To make this, first of all the hemp seeds should be lightly roasted on a pan on low flame. Keep stirring it continuously so that it does not burn. Let the roasted grains cool down, then add hemp seeds, green chillies, garlic, coriander leaves and salt in a mortar or mixer and grind it coarsely. Add lemon juice and water as required and mix well. Take out the prepared chutney in a bowl and serve.
Unique combination of taste and health
Bhang chutney is not only delicious, but it also has many health benefits. It contains antioxidants and essential nutrients, which help in digestion. It provides energy to the body. Apart from this, its consumption in winter gives warmth to the body.
This chutney is special in the food of Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, Bhang chutney is made on the occasion of weddings or festivals. It matches well with every type of dish prepared at home. If you have not tasted this chutney yet, then definitely make it and enjoy the flavors of Uttarakhand. It is eaten especially in cold weather and it gives warmth to the body.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: November 19, 2024, 13:45 IST
