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Chhindwara Classic Jaggery-Mill Sardine
🇮🇳 Indian

Chhindwara Classic Jaggery-Mill Sardine

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Chhindwara cooking — Chhindwara Classic Jaggery-Mill Sardine brings a jaggery-mill touch with a classic shami finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 20 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Sardines8, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • 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.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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