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Silchar Bajra Festival-Eve Halwa
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Silchar Bajra Festival-Eve Halwa

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Silchar cooking — Silchar Bajra Festival-Eve Halwa brings a festival-eve touch with a classic halwa finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Pearl Millet (Bajra)1 cup

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • 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

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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