Monji anchar
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 Traditional kohlrabi pickle of Kashmir | |
| Place of origin | Kashmir |
|---|---|
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Kohlrabi, spices |
Monji anchar (Kashmiri pronunciation: [/mõd͡ʒi ɐnt͡ʃʰar/]), is an aromatic kohlrabi pickle in Kashmiri cuisine.[1][2]
The pickle is a staple of Kashmiri cuisine.[3] It is a common accompaniment to rice.[2]
Other variants
[edit]Other vegetables such as carrot, cauliflower, chilis, lotus stem, and turnips are also pickled, but those are not considered traditional.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Garg, Ruchika (23 February 2021). "Pick Your Pickle and Tickle Your Taste Buds". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ a b Charagi, Nipa (1 February 2023). "The Kashmiri in California delivering 'monje aachar'—and a taste of home". Livemint.
- ^ Iyer, Nandita (5 February 2021). "Recipes with kohlrabi borrowed from Kashmir". Livemint.