A friend from Himachal showed me this recipe of Pomelo (Chakotara) Salad . It is very simple to make and very refreshing. Pomelo is also called Chakotara in Hindi.
Preparation Time: | 30 minutes |
Servings: | 8 |
Difficulty: | Easy |
Ingredients
Pomelo or Chakotra | 1 |
Fresh Mint Leaves | Handful |
Fresh Coriander Leaves | Handful |
Green Chillies | 2 |
Salt | 1/4 tsp |
Black Salt | 1/4 tsp |
Method
- Cut pomelo and clean each clove.
- Get rid of the white portion.
- Separate the mint and coriander leaves from stems. Wash and chop them finely.
- Wash the green chillies and chop them finely.
- Mix mint and coriander leaves in pomelo. Add both salts.
- Toss everything together and Pomelo (Chakotara) Salad is ready to serve.
Notes
- In Himachal they smoke it with burning coal and oil but I skipped it here.
- It is best eaten fresh because it becomes bitter after some time.
Summary

Recipe Name
Pomelo (Chakotara) Salad
Author Name
Ruchi Garg
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