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Ernakulam Makhana Sambar
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Ernakulam Makhana Sambar

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ernakulam cooking — Ernakulam Makhana Sambar brings a white gravy touch with a classic sambar finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Yogurt1/2 cup
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cashews15, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)2 cups

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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