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Indian Vegetable Broth/Akhni

Fry vegetables and spices in ghee, add water, boil, simmer 1-2 hours. Cool, strain, skim fat, and season.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 571 kcals 800 kcals
Carbohydrates 14 grams 20 grams
Fat 57 grams 80 grams
Protein 4 grams 6 grams
Cook Time
70 mins
Produces
1.4 liters
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

NutsSeeds
1
units
Garlic
Large clove, crushed
7.5
cm
Cinnamon
Stick
3
units
Black Cardamom
Pods, or 6 green cardamom pods
8
units
1
tsp
OilsFats
45
ml
Ghee
Clarified butter or light vegetable oil
Vegetables
2
units
Onion
Small, unpeeled, quartered
1
units
Carrot
Peeled and chopped
5
cm
Ginger
Chopped

Steps

  • Heat the ghee or oil in a large pan, and add all the other ingredients.
  • Fry the vegetables and spices over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions are wilted and begin to brown.
  • Add 2 liters of cold water and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat, partially cover and simmer gently for at least 1 hour, preferably 2.
  • Cool, strain, skim for fat and season with salt.