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Slow-Simmered Hospet Sardine Pulao
🇮🇳 Indian

Slow-Simmered Hospet Sardine Pulao

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Hospet cooking — Slow-Simmered Hospet Sardine Pulao brings a slow-simmered touch with a classic pulao finish. About 60 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 35 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Sardines8, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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