Chakor Jhol

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Chakor Jhol

A red‑rice soup Origin: Jharkhand

 Introduction

A red‑rice soup featuring wild leafy greens native to Jharkhand forests.

Ingredients:

  • Red rice
  • wild chakor leaves
  •  Salt
  •  chili
  •  Minimal spices

Instructions:

  • Boil red rice with chopped chakor leaves in water.
  • Season simply and cook until the leaves soften.

Pro Tips

Harvest fresh chakor leaves during monsoon.

Keep seasoning light to let greens’ flavor shine.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as breakfast or light meal.

Fun Fact

Chakor is foraged wild greens, rarely used outside Jharkhand.