Kachri is a wild variety of cucumbers. Fresh kachri resembles a brown yellow small melon, which grows wildly in the desert areas and is seldom cultivated as a crop.
Dried kachri powder, when used in cooking, adds a tangy taste. Kachri powder is used extensively in Rajasthani cuisine.
Since fresh kachri is rarely available outside Rajasthan, the use of kachri powder is popular.