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Rooftop Sketch Makhana Bhorta
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Rooftop Sketch Makhana Bhorta

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Malegaon cooking — Rooftop Sketch Makhana Bhorta brings a rooftop touch with a classic bhorta finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)2 cups

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

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.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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