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Belur Festival Cheera Dalchini
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Belur Festival Cheera Dalchini

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Belur cooking — Belur Festival Cheera Dalchini brings a dalchini touch with a classic roast finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Amaranth Leaves250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

  7. 7

    Adjust seasoning and serve.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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