🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Ernakulam Home-Style Makhana Pulao

Name: Ernakulam Home-Style Makhana Pulao
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1.5 tsp, crushed Black Pepper; 2 cups Makhana (Fox Nuts)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ernakulam cooking — Ernakulam Home-Style Makhana Pulao brings a kali mirch touch with a classic pulao finish. About 55 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 35 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper1.5 tsp, crushed
Makhana (Fox Nuts)2 cups

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp

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.
7
Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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