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The fragrance emanating from the soil of Marwar is no longer limited to the villages only, in the rainy season, the traditional mixed vegetable made from fresh kachra and guarphali has not only become a source of income for the villagers, but is also becoming crazy about the Marwari taste in the country and abroad. Healthy, natural and extremely tasty, this dish gives a unique experience with millet roti.
The aroma of traditional dishes of Marwar has reached beyond the borders of Rajasthan and across the country and abroad. The most popular among these is the mixed vegetable of Kachra and Guarphali. Especially during the rainy season, its fresh aroma perfumes the entire area. In this season, there is abundant production of sugarcane and cowpea in the fields. Villager Mangalaram Parasaria of Dodiyal village of Nagaur told that women dry them and save them for use throughout the year.
The villagers first peel off the garbage, cut it into small pieces and dry it in the sun. At the same time, guarphali is boiled lightly and dried. After drying, both these vegetables are kept in earthen pots. Due to its nutritious quality it does not spoil till the next rain, Kachara and Guarphali are completely natural. No chemicals or medicines are used in these, hence they are very beneficial for health. The villagers eat them with great relish along with millet sogra.
Foreign guests also become crazy: Migrant Marwaris settled in South India and other states get these dry vegetables from their villages every year. Whenever he comes to the village during the rainy season, he takes back vegetables like Kachra, Gwarfali and Tindasi with him, so that he can introduce the Marwari taste to the family and local people. The family members working in Dishawar make a special request for these vegetables every year, because this traditional taste is sorely lacking there.
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Foreign tourists coming to Marwar have also become crazy about this local taste. They enjoy Kachra-Guarphali Sabzi with Bajra Sogre and Curd and praise its unique deliciousness. This traditional heritage of Marwar not only provides a unique taste experience, but is also a living example of the hard work and traditional conservation techniques of rural women.
Recipe for making Marwari Kachra-Guarphali mixed vegetable, housewife Sharda Devi told that to make Marwari Kachra-Guarphali mixed vegetable, cut the Kachra and Guarphali into small pieces and wash them. After this, heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida and garlic-green chillies. Now add vegetables and add turmeric, red chilli, coriander, salt and some dry mango powder. Then cover and cook on low flame for 12-15 minutes. Keep stirring in between. When the vegetables become soft, add some fennel or coriander on top, this vegetable tastes very tasty with roti or millet roti.





























