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Thrissur Walnut Bajra Pasanda
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thrissur Walnut Bajra Pasanda

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thrissur cooking — Thrissur Walnut Bajra Pasanda brings a walnut touch with a classic pasanda finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Pearl Millet (Bajra)1 cup

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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