What it tastes like
Expect earthy, nutty, toasted-seed notes; add yogurt or lemon to turn it into a tangy chutney.
Namakwali · India
A Himalayan dry chutney powder made from hemp seeds, ground on a stone sil batta.
₹172
Available in India
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Expect earthy, nutty, toasted-seed notes; add yogurt or lemon to turn it into a tangy chutney.
Hemp-seed (bhang ki chutney) is a regional Uttarakhand staple that rarely appears in packaged form outside the hills.
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