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🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Makhana Aur Aloo ki Sabzi

🇮🇳 Indian

Fox nuts and potato in a light masala, the fasting-day sabzi that tastes like festivity. A one-pan weeknight sabzi that asks for little and gives a lot. Serve hot with rotis, dal and a wedge of lemon.

Prep 20 min Cook 35 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Potato3 medium, cubed
  • Green Peas1 cup
  • Cashews1/4 cup
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)1 cup

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and cut the makhana (fox nuts) into even, bite-size pieces so everything cooks at the same pace.

  2. 2

    Soften the onions in oil over a medium flame with a little salt until translucent and sweet.

  3. 3

    Add ginger garlic paste, cook out the raw smell, then bloom the turmeric, chili and coriander in the oil.

  4. 4

    Add the makhana (fox nuts) and the potato, toss to coat in the masala, cover and cook on low, stirring twice, until tender.

  5. 5

    Kill the heat, stir through the cilantro and the green peas, and rest five minutes before serving.

Chef's tip

A pinch of sugar balances tomatoes that lean too sharp.

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