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Indore Festival Makhana Charcoal
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Indore Festival Makhana Charcoal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Indore cooking — Indore Festival Makhana Charcoal brings a charcoal touch with a classic mezhukkupuratti finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)2 cups

Optional extras

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

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.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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