Tondli / Tendil Masala Bhaji

Time 25 min

Ingredients

Tondli washed and chopped 1 cup

Finely chopped onion 1 big size

Ginger garlic paste 1/4 tsp

Chili powder 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves 4-5

Pinch of Asafoetida

Water 1-2 cups

Oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

For the paste

Urad daal 1 tsp

Fenugreek seeds 1 tsp

Coriander seeds 1 tsp

Rice 1 tsp

Fresh coconut 4 tbsp

Dried Red Chilies 3-4

Method

Heat oil in kadai (i prefer pressure cooker) add cumin and mustard seeds, after mustard seeds pops out add curry leaves, onion, fry till it turns golden brown in colour. Then add tondli fry for 3-4 min on low flame. Then add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chili powder and paste mix well. Fry for 3-4 min. Then add 1.5 cup water. Mix well. Cook till tondli is tender. (1 whistle then turn off immediately, release pressure). If require add 1-2 tbsp water. Serve hot with chapati or bhakri.

Tip

Todli takes time to cook so i prefer pressure cooker.