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Makhana Dawn Pasanda
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Makhana Dawn Pasanda

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Hospet cooking — Makhana Dawn Pasanda brings a dawn touch with a classic pasanda finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)2 cups

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

  7. 7

    Adjust seasoning and serve.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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