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Nellore Festival Foxtail Kali Mirch
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Nellore Festival Foxtail Kali Mirch

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Nellore cooking — Nellore Festival Foxtail Kali Mirch brings a kali mirch touch with a classic salad finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Black Pepper1.5 tsp, crushed
  • Foxtail Millet1 cup

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

  7. 7

    Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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