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Makhana Mustard Pakora
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Makhana Mustard Pakora

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ludhiana cooking — Makhana Mustard Pakora brings a mustard touch with a classic pakora finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds1 tbsp
  • Mustard Oil2 tbsp
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)2 cups

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Lemon1/2

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.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Crispy Mustard Leaf Pakora For iftar/ lai fata pakora Recipe by taslima taslim · on YouTube