🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Badami Kovakkai Makhani

Name: Badami Kovakkai Makhani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Heavy Cream; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 12, blanched Almonds; 250 g, chopped Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Mathura cooking — Badami Kovakkai Makhani brings a badami touch with a classic makhani finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Heavy Cream3 tbsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Almonds12, blanched
Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.
7
Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

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