Bhurta, vorta, bhorta, bharta or chokha is a lightly fried mixture of mashed vegetables in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent. Some variations of this dish are baingan bhurta and aloo bhurta.

Etymology

The word Bhurta is derived from the Sanskrit roots bhṛj (भृज्) and bhṛkta (भृक्त) which mean something which is roasted or fried. Thus bhurta refers to a spicy mash made from roasted, boiled or fried vegetables. It is known by different names in South Asia itself, as in;

Ingredients

Bhurta recipes vary depending on the region and the vegetable(s) used. In general, the ingredients are as follows:

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