Description

• Khar is one of the most traditional and signature dishes of Assam.
• It is named after its main ingredient, khar, made from sun-dried banana peel ash.
• The dish has a unique alkaline taste and is usually served as the first course in an Assamese meal.
• It represents the simplicity and originality of Assamese cuisine.

How to Make (Full Recipe)

• Prepare khar by soaking dried banana peel ash in water and straining the liquid.
• Heat mustard oil in a pan and add chopped raw papaya or pulses.
• Add water and cook until vegetables become soft.
• Add the prepared khar liquid and salt.
• Simmer for a few minutes without adding strong spices.
• Serve hot with steamed rice.