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Mangalore Festival Sardine Khada Masala
🇮🇳 Indian

Mangalore Festival Sardine Khada Masala

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Mangalore cooking — Mangalore Festival Sardine Khada Masala brings a khada masala touch with a classic thoran finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

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

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

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.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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