🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Vellore Cheera Achari

Name: Vellore Cheera Achari
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 250 g, chopped Amaranth Leaves; 1 tsp Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Vellore cooking — Vellore Cheera Achari brings a achari touch with a classic bhaji finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Amaranth Leaves250 g, chopped
Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1 tsp

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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