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Gorakhpur Home-Style Kathal Kootu
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Gorakhpur Home-Style Kathal Kootu

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Gorakhpur cooking — Gorakhpur Home-Style Kathal Kootu brings a mirchi touch with a classic kootu finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Green Chili4, slit
  • Red Chili Powder1.5 tsp
  • Jackfruit250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

  8. 8

    Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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