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Hing Sardine Palya
🇮🇳 Indian

Hing Sardine Palya

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kochi cooking — Hing Sardine Palya brings a hing touch with a classic palya finish. About 32 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Sardines8, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Spiced small sardine tephal (Szechuan pepper) curry · on YouTube