Kadu Borani Recipe (Ready in 70 Min)

This vegetarian builds squash, green chilli and turmeric into a weeknight-friendly meal you can have ready in about 70 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 9 steps.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.

How to make it

Peel the squash and cut it into pieces 1cm wide. Deep fry it in oil until golden and set aside.
Using the same pan and oil, deep fry the onions until golden. Remove the onions and grind with the garlic (if using garlic paste, mix it into the onions once ground).
Add a small amount of oil to a pan on medium heat.
Once hot, add the turmeric.
Mix the salt into one cup of water and add it to the turmeric.
Add a layer of squash, then a layer of onion and garlic.
Repeat this step until the squash, onion and garlic have been used up.
Add the sugar and one cup of water. Turn the heat down and cook until the water has reduced.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of melted curd to a plate, add the squash on top with another layer of melted curd. At last, add some green chilli and serve!

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Deep fryer / pot

Tips & common questions

How long does Kadu Borani take to make?

About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Kadu Borani vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.