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Kottayam Festival Sardine Sesame
🇮🇳 Indian

Kottayam Festival Sardine Sesame

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kottayam cooking — Kottayam Festival Sardine Sesame brings a sesame touch with a classic rogan josh finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Sardines8, cleaned
  • Sesame Seeds2 tbsp

Optional extras

  • 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

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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