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Badami Bhaji Makhana
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Badami Bhaji Makhana

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Shimla cooking — Badami Bhaji Makhana brings a badami touch with a classic bhaji finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream3 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Almonds12, blanched
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)2 cups

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • 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.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kaju Makhana Paneer ki Sabji with Crispy Lachha Paratha काजू मखाना और पनीर की सब्जी और लच्छा परांठा · on YouTube