Chaltar Achar It is a very simple preparation made out of Chalta and Goor. In this modern age we have forgotten many a traditional dishes which were very popular amongst the Bengalis. Chalta is a green sour fruit which is easily available in the market. Adding a bit more ingredients can make it very tasty.

Ingredients: Chalta : 2 Nos Red Dried Chilly : 4 Nos Juggery (Goor) : 250 grams Panch Foron : Half teaspoonful Mauri : 1 teaspoonful Mustard Oil : 2 Tablespoonful Salt : As per requirement

Preparation:

• Fry the Mauri and Red Chilly on a hot pan without putting any oil.
• Peel the Chalta. Remove the outer skin and cut the inner piece is small pieces.
  
• Crash the pieces a bit.
  
• Put pan on the oven.
  
• Put mustard oil in the pan.
  
• Allow the oil to be brown by color.
  
• Put Panchforon in the oil
  
• Put the Chalta pieces into it.
  
• Allow the entire mix to fry for 5 minutes
  
• Add 2 cups of water in it.
  
• Add the Mauri and Chilly Dry fry in the mix
  
• Add required salt in it.
  
• Allow the entire mix to get boiled for about 5 minutes till it becomes thin paste.
  
• Cool the mix

• The preparation is ready to serve

- Jayasree Chakraborty