HOTCHULHA

Ingredients:

• Tindora(Donda Kayalu) – 1 Lb
• Sesame Seeds – 1/2 Cup
• Chana Dal – 1 Table Spoon
• Onion – 1 Medium – Cut into Pieces
• Green Chilies – 4 Cut into long Lengths
• Putnala Pappu Powder – 1 Table Spoon
• Dry Red Chili – 1
• Turmeric – 1/4 Teaspoon
• Red Chili Flakes – 1/4 Teaspoon
• Salt to Taste
• Oil as required
• Curry Leaves – 1 Stem
• Dry Coconut Powder – 2 Tablespoons
• Tadka Seeds – 1 Teaspoon

Method:

1. Dry roast the sesame seeds and let it cool.
2. In a grinder, put the Sesame Seeds, Putnala Pappu, Red Chili Flakes and Coconut Powder and grind it to the powder form.
3. Cut the Tindora into long lengths.
4. Take a heavy bottom wide pan and put 2 tablespoons of Oil and put the tadka Seeds, Chanadal, Curry leaves, Onion, green chilies and saute it for 2 minutes.
5. Add the cut Tindora to the pan with salt and turmeric Powder and half cup of water.
6. Cover the Pan with lid and let it cook till all the water evaporates.
7. Add the Sesame powder mix and mix it very well. At this point the fry should look dry. Take this off from the heat.

Tip: Server this with Rice or Roties.