What is a chonk in Indian food?
Chonk (or Chaunk) is a tempering technique where spices are fried in oil or ghee to release their flavors and then added to the dish. It's like giving your food a spicy, aromatic hug!
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Chonk is a glorified way to say spiced oil. It's how Indian dishes get their distinct flavor.
Chonk is basically the secret sauce of Indian cooking, a spice mix sizzling away in hot oil or ghee to make everything tastier.
I make chonk all the time! It鈥檚 super easy and makes a world of difference in dishes like dal and curry.
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