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Chokha

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About

Chokha is a popular dish from the Indian subcontinent. It is a simple dish made with boiled potatoes or eggplants to which spices and mustard oil are added. It is usually served as a side dish with roti, paratha or litti. It is a popular dish in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. The dish is usually served with a dollop of ghee or butter.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

1.3
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Fats

4.0
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Carbs

4.1
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Fibre

2.6

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Recipe

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Ingredients

large potatoes

2

large tomato

1

large onion

1

cumin powder

1/2 teaspoon

coriander powder

1/2 teaspoon

red chili powder

1/2 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1/4 teaspoon

garam masala

1/4 teaspoon

amchur powder

1/4 teaspoon

mustard oil

1/4 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

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Directions

Step 1:

Boil the potatoes in a pressure cooker until they are soft. Peel and mash them.

Step 2:

Heat the mustard oil in a pan. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.

Step 3:

Add the chopped tomato and all the spices. Sauté for a few minutes until the tomatoes are soft.

Step 4:

Add the mashed potatoes and mix everything together.

Step 5:

Cook for a few minutes until the mixture is well combined.

Step 6:

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 10132 users have chowed down on Chokha a whopping 18519 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Lucknow, Kolkata, Delhi, Pune, Indore are the top 5 cities gobbling up Chokha like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Chokha, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Chokha is the food of choice for 24-27 male, with people of 30-35 BMI also on board.

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