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Lake-View Feast Makhana
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Lake-View Feast Makhana

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Haldwani cooking — Lake-View Feast Makhana brings a lake-view touch with a classic skewer finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)2 cups

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

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

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