Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

Carrot

finely chopped

2 cup

Water

as required

2 unit

Dry Red Chilli

1 tsp

Red Chilli Powder

1 unit

Onion

chopped

1.5 cup

Broken Wheat

1 unit

Tomato

chopped

0.5 tsp

Cumin Seeds

6 unit

Curry Leaves

roughly torn

1 tsp

Salt

as required

0.5 tsp

Garlic

minced

2 tbsp

Coriander Leaves

chopped

1 unit

Potato

cubed

2 unit

Cloves

0.5 tsp

Turmeric Powder

2 tbsp

Ghee

as required

1 tsp

Mustard Seeds

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

1 unit

Bay Leaf

0.5 cup

Green Peas

0.5 tsp

Ginger

grated

Step 1
~4 min

Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan.

Step 2
~4 min

Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, bay leaf, curry leaves, dry red chillies and cloves.

Step 3
~4 min

Once the mustard seeds splutter, add in the ginger garlic paste and green chillies.

Step 4
~4 min

Sauté it for a few seconds on low flame.

Step 5
~4 min

Add in the onions and cook them till they turn translucent.

Step 6
~4 min

Once it is done add in the peas, carrots and potatoes.

Step 7
~4 min

Let it cook for about 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

After 5 to 8 minutes, add in the tomatoes and the broken wheat.

Step 9
~4 min

Add in red chilli powder, turmeric powder and the required salt.

Step 10
~4 min

Cook it for 2 minutes and then add the required water.

Step 11
~4 min

Cover it with a lid and cook it till the broken wheat and vegetables are cooked properly.

Step 12
~4 min

Once it is done, switch off the flame and garnish it with chopped coriander.

Step 13
~4 min

Serve hot with Lauki Raita, Papad and Aam Ka Achaar.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soak broken wheat for 30 minutes before cooking for a softer texture.

Adjust the amount of chilli powder according to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with raita, papad, and pickle.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Lauki Raita
Papad
Aam Ka Achaar

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Comfort food; traditionally given to children and the elderly.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Comfort Food
Family Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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