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Bhurta, vorta, bhorta, bharta or chokha [1] is a lightly fried mixture of mashed vegetables (chakata) in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent. [2]
Some variations of this dish are Baingan bhurta and Aloo bhurta.
The word Bhurta is derived from the Sanskrit roots bhṛj (भृज्) and bhṛkta (भृक्त) [3] which mean something which is roasted or fried. Thus bhurta refers to a spicy mash made from roasted, boiled or fried vegetables. [4]
Bhurta recipes vary depending on the region and the vegetable(s) used. [2] In general, the ingredients are as follows:
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Bhurta, vorta, bhorta, bharta or chokha [1] is a lightly fried mixture of mashed vegetables (chakata) in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent. [2]
Some variations of this dish are Baingan bhurta and Aloo bhurta.
The word Bhurta is derived from the Sanskrit roots bhṛj (भृज्) and bhṛkta (भृक्त) [3] which mean something which is roasted or fried. Thus bhurta refers to a spicy mash made from roasted, boiled or fried vegetables. [4]
Bhurta recipes vary depending on the region and the vegetable(s) used. [2] In general, the ingredients are as follows: