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Chhena Tarkari

Cubes of homemade chhena simmered in a light onion-tomato gravy.

35 min3 serveseasy

Cubes of homemade chhena simmered in a light onion-tomato gravy. This Indian veg is sized for 3 and comes together in about 35 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

290

kcal

14g

Protein

18g

Carbs

18g

Fat

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Ingredients

  • chhenakey250 g
  • potatokey1
  • onion1
  • tomato1
  • ginger garlic paste1 tbsp
  • cumin1 tsp
  • turmeric1/2 tsp
  • garam masala1 tsp
  • mustard oil2 tbsp
  • saltstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Press chhena into squares and shallow-fry till golden.

  2. 2

    In the same oil sauté onion, ginger-garlic, cumin then tomato.

  3. 3

    Add potato cubes, water, turmeric and salt; simmer 12 min.

  4. 4

    Slip in chhena pieces, finish with garam masala.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Chhena Tarkari take to cook?
Total time is about 35 minutes for 3 servings.
Is Chhena Tarkari vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are chhena, potato.