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Spice-Garden Sketch Makhana Sigdi Roast
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Spice-Garden Sketch Makhana Sigdi Roast

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Mahabubnagar cooking — Spice-Garden Sketch Makhana Sigdi Roast brings a spice-garden touch with a classic sigdi roast finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

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

Optional extras

  • 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.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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