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Tiruvannamalai Bajra Bhorta
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Tiruvannamalai Bajra Bhorta

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Tiruvannamalai cooking — Tiruvannamalai Bajra Bhorta brings a chaat masala touch with a classic bhorta finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Pearl Millet (Bajra)1 cup

Optional extras

  • Lemon1/2

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

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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