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Varanasi Lasooni Jowar
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Varanasi Lasooni Jowar

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Varanasi cooking — Varanasi Lasooni Jowar brings a lasooni touch with a classic raita finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Garlic10 cloves
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Sorghum (Jowar)1 cup

Optional extras

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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Jowar Flour Garlic Paratha With Liquid Dough - No Rolling - No Kneading Paratha - No Maida/No Wheat · on YouTube