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Kashipur Kitchen Karthigai Makhana Chaap
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kashipur Kitchen Karthigai Makhana Chaap

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kashipur cooking — Kashipur Kitchen Karthigai Makhana Chaap brings a karthigai touch with a classic chaap finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)2 cups

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit

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.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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