what is "kachri powder"?

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does anyone here know what is Kachri powder? I using a recipe which lists this ingredient and I’m clueless!

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Re: what is "kachri powder"?

It's a type of tenderizer used in boti kabab type of dishes.

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Re: what is "kachri powder"?

You can substitute it with kach-cha papita/raw papaya.

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Re: what is "kachri powder"?

But kachri has its own taste which you can not get from papita. Kachri qeema is really very tasty dish.

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I guessed she is asking, when it is used as a meat tenderizer, it which case kachri can be substituted with kach-cha papita if karchi is not available

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Re: what is "kachri powder"?

yes, but what is it? like any idea what goes in it?
is it harmful?

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Re: what is "kachri powder"?

No it is not.

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Re: what is "kachri powder"?

i heard it has some sand in it...

WOULD YOU EAT IT?!?!?!
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Re: what is "kachri powder"?

As a side note, raw papaya is not suitable for pregnant ladies...just thought I'd mention it as I know a few ghuppies are in that way...

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Re: what is "kachri powder"?

Katchri Power is made from a small brownish-yellow melon indigenous to Rajasthan. It is used as a tenderizer, but also adds a tangy flavor. Katchri Chutney is a tart condiment (one of their trademark dishes). I found out about this spice through Gordon Ramsey's Great Escape, where he traveled to Rajasthan to make a 300 year recipe called Khud Khargosh made with goat. I am interested in these recipes and am excited that I found kachri spice online via google at eastwestbazaar .com Good luck!

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Re: what is "kachri powder"?

Very good information. Family Cucurbitacae!

Katchri is the basic ingredient of Meruth Kababs.