Omega Charmagaz: mixed melon seeds for thickening kormas, sweets and thandai. Single 1 kg pack.
Char magaz means four seeds and is a mix of peeled melon and gourd seeds, typically from plants of the gourd family such as watermelon and musk melon. The small, pale kernels have a mild, nutty flavour. In Indian and Pakistani cooking they are soaked and ground into a smooth paste that thickens and enriches korma, shahi paneer, Mughlai chicken and white gravies, much like cashews. They are also added to laddoos, panjiri, halwa and festive milk drinks such as thandai, and can be toasted as a garnish. Soak them for 30 minutes before grinding for the smoothest paste. Check the label for the exact seed mix. Store the seeds in an airtight container in the fridge in hot weather, as their oils can turn rancid.
