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Ranchi Festival Sardine Lahori
🇮🇳 Indian

Ranchi Festival Sardine Lahori

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ranchi cooking — Ranchi Festival Sardine Lahori brings a lahori touch with a classic payasam finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Sardines8, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

  7. 7

    Adjust seasoning and serve.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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