Bhurta, vorta, bhorta, bharta or chokha[1] is a lightly fried mixture of mashed vegetables in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent.

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] It is known by different names in South Asia itself, as in; Bhurta recipes vary depending on the region and the vegetable(s) used.

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