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Coriander Leaves
finely chopped
Lemon juice
Red Chilli powder
Green Chillies
slit
Coriander Powder
Sesame seeds
Ginger Garlic Paste
Raw Peanuts
Onion
thinly sliced
Cumin powder
Tindora
slitted
Salt
to taste
Cumin seeds
Mustard seeds
Jaggery
powdered
Sunflower Oil
Methi Seeds
Fresh coconut
grated
Turmeric powder
Mint Leaves
finely chopped
Curry leaves
Dry Red Chillies
Tamarind Water
Dry roast peanuts, sesame seeds, and grated coconut until golden and fragrant.
Grind the roasted ingredients into a smooth paste with a little water.
Wash and slit the tindoras into 4, keeping the base intact.
Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
Add the slit tindoras and cook until they are 3/4th cooked, stirring occasionally.
Set aside the partially cooked tindoras.
Heat the remaining oil in the same pan.
Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add cumin seeds, red chilies, and fenugreek seeds and sauté for a minute.
Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn brown.
Add in the ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
Add turmeric, red chili, cumin, coriander powder, and green chili, sauté for a minute.
Add the prepared masala paste and a little water, and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the mint, coriander leaves, green chili, and partially fried tindoras and mix well.
Add in the tamarind juice, jaggery, season with salt and simmer for 10 minutes.
Once the tindoras are fully cooked, switch off the flame.
Add the lemon juice and let it rest for an hour before serving.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of red chili powder according to your spice preference.
Roasting the peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut enhances the flavor of the dish.
Allowing the salan to rest for an hour after cooking allows the flavors to meld together.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with fresh coriander.
Serve with rice or roti.
The acidity cuts through the richness of the dish.
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Commonly served as a side dish in North Indian cuisine.
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