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Pondicherry Cheera Seekh
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pondicherry Cheera Seekh

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pondicherry cooking — Pondicherry Cheera Seekh brings a white gravy touch with a classic seekh finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt1/2 cup
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Cashews15, soaked
  • Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
  • Amaranth Leaves250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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