Pahadi Nimbu Chaat Recipe To Enjoy In Winter Season

By Yashika Goel
12 Dec 2024, 19:00 IST

Pahadi Nimbu chaat is a unique dish from Uttarakhand. It is made by marinating lemon with spices and sugar. It gives a tangy burst of flavour. You can eat this as a chaat or pair it as a side dish with meals. Tap to read pahadi nimbu saan recipe for the winter season.

Ingredients

Two large lemons, one teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of red chilli powder, one teaspoon of cumin powder, a few coriander leaves, 1-2 cloves of garlic, and one teaspoon of sugar.

Preparing lemon

Start by peeling the lemons and removing their skin. Extract the lemon pulp and keep it separate.

Grind paste

Take a bowl and add salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, garlic, and coriander leaves. Press this using a grindstone to make a mixture.

Combine ingredients

Now take the lemon pulp and add the prepared spice mixture. Add salt to this and toss it evenly to coat the spices.

Marinate

Marinate the lemons and keep them aside for 15-20 minutes. This will allow lemon to release its natural flavours.

Serve

Serve this chaat in small bowls and pair it as a side dish with your meals. This will add tanginess and aid the digestion process.

Information credits

This recipe is taken from Nisha Pahwa’s official Instagram account, @whatnpdoes. She has more than 16,000 followers.