🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Cuddalore Home-Style Cheera Yakhni

Name: Cuddalore Home-Style Cheera Yakhni
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; a pinch Saffron; 2 tbsp Milk; 250 g, chopped Amaranth Leaves

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Cuddalore cooking — Cuddalore Home-Style Cheera Yakhni brings a zafrani touch with a classic yakhni finish. About 48 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 23 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Saffrona pinch
Milk2 tbsp
Amaranth Leaves250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

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.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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