vegetable

Orchid tree flowers

Kachnar

Weighed in g; no spoon or count conversion requested.

Nothing truly mimics kachnar's floral, slightly bitter bite; firm green vegetables are the closest.

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  Green bean

  Use the same weight, top and tail, cut into 2 cm pieces. Firmer and less floral; cook until tender.

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  French bean

  Use the same weight, slice thinly. Similar texture but lacks the slight bitterness of kachnar.

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  Cauliflower floret

  Use the same weight, cut small; cook 3-4 minutes longer. Absorbs masala well but is not floral.

Kachnar ki Kali

Flowers of the Bauhinia Tree