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Shillong Table Foxtail Bharta
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Shillong Table Foxtail Bharta

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Shillong cooking — Shillong Table Foxtail Bharta brings a boatman's touch with a classic bharta finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Foxtail Millet1 cup

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

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.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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