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SWEET CORN & TINDORA NU SHAAK

mayurisjikoni
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course shaak, Side Dish
Cuisine Gujarati, Indian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • cups sliced tindora approx. 500g
  • ¼ cup cashew nuts coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sweet corn cooked
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • ¼ tsp asafoetida
  • 2 tbsp fresh coconut grated
  • 1 tsp green chilli paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ to 1 tsp red chilli powder optional
  • 1 tsp cumin coriander powder
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander chopped

GARNISH

  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh coconut grated
  • oil for deep frying approximately 1 cup

Instructions
 

  • Wash and wipe the tindoras  thoroughly. Slice them(rounds) not too thin and not too thick.
  • Heat oil for frying in a wok, frying pan or karai over medium heat.
  • When it becomes hot, add batchfuls of the sliced tindora and fry them till they are slightly crispy but not browned.
  • Remove the fried tindora with a slotted spoon and keep it on a kitchen paper towel so that the excess oil is absored by it. Finish frying the remaining tindoras.
  • Heat the 1 tbsp of oil in a wide pan over low heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add mustard, cumin and sesame seeds to it. When the seeds begin to splutter, add the cashew nuts and stir fry for a few seconds.
  • Add ginger and chilli paste, asafoetida and the coconut. Stir fry for a few seconds.
  • Add turmeric powder , chilli powder, cooked corn and the fried tindoras. Mix well.
  • Add salt, sugar, coriander cumin powder, chopped coriander and mix well. Stir fry for a few seconds.
  • Turn off the heat. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
  • Garnish with coriander and coconut and serve with hot chappatis or parathas.

Notes

  • Do not use the deep red tindoras as they do not cook too well.
  • If you want to make this vegetable for guests, fry the tindoras the previous day and keep in the fridge. Stir fry with the rest of the ingredients before the guests arrive.
  • Add more nuts if you like.
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