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Kuchela

Shredded green mango cured with mustard oil, chilli and amchar masala

Trinidad and Tobago Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed · Updated September 2026

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History

An Indo-Trinidadian condiment brought by indentured labourers from India and sun-cured in jars.

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What is Kuchela?

Kuchela is a fermented & pickled from Trinidad and Tobago: shredded green mango cured with mustard oil, chilli and amchar masala. An Indo-Trinidadian condiment brought by indentured labourers from India and sun-cured in jars.

Made with

🍐fruit 🌶️chili spices

Cooked

cured pickled

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