Pesarattu, Kodi Guddu Porutu and Allam Pachadi

Ingredients

• 6 pc Egg (large)
• 1 large Onion (finely chopped)
• 4 pc Green Chili (finely chopped, adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil
• 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 0.5 tsp Urad Dal (optional, for crunch)
• 10 pc Curry Leaves
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 0.75 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Egg Mixture and Aromatics

   • Finely chop the onion and green chilies. Roughly chop the coriander leaves for garnish.
   • In a medium bowl, crack the 6 eggs. Add 3/4 tsp of salt and whisk lightly with a fork until the yolks and whites are just combined. Do not over-whisk. Set aside.
2. 2

   Temper the Spices

   • Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a wide, non-stick pan or kadai over medium heat.
   • Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds and let them splutter completely. This should take about 30 seconds.
   • Add 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds and 1/2 tsp of urad dal (if using). Sauté for another 30 seconds until the dal turns a light golden brown.
   • Carefully add the 10 curry leaves and 4 chopped green chilies. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3

   Sauté Onions

   • Add the finely chopped onion to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and translucent.
   • Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and mix well, cooking for another 30 seconds to remove the raw smell.

Ingredients

• 100 g ginger (peeled and roughly chopped)
• 30 g tamarind (seedless, about the size of a small lemon)
• 50 g jaggery (powdered or grated)
• 10 pcs dry red chilies (for the chutney base, adjust to your spice preference)
• 3 tbsp sesame oil (divided)
• 2 tsp urad dal (divided)
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 0.25 tsp turmeric powder
• 0.5 cup hot water (for soaking tamarind)
• 0.5 tsp mustard seeds (for tempering)
• 10 pcs curry leaves (for tempering)
• 0.25 tsp hing (asafoetida, for tempering)
• 1 pcs dry red chili (for tempering, broken into two)
• water (for grinding, as needed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the tamarind and ginger: Soak the tamarind in 1/2 cup of hot water for 20 minutes. After soaking, squeeze the tamarind well to extract all the pulp. Discard the fibers and seeds, and set the pulp aside. While the tamarind soaks, peel and roughly chop the ginger.

2. 2

   Sauté the ingredients: Heat 2 tbsp of sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chana dal and urad dal (1 tsp) and fry until they turn light golden, about 1-2 minutes. Add the dry red chilies and sauté for another 30 seconds. Add the chopped ginger and sauté for 4-5 minutes until it becomes fragrant and loses its raw smell. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down completely.

3. 3

   Grind the chutney: Transfer the cooled ginger mixture to a blender jar. Add the tamarind pulp, grated jaggery, salt, and turmeric powder. Grind everything to a thick, smooth paste. Add a tablespoon of water at a time only if needed to help with grinding.

4. 4

   Make the tempering: Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of sesame oil in a small pan for the tempering. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the remaining 1 tsp of urad dal and fry until it turns golden. Add the broken dry red chili, curry leaves, and hing. Sauté for a few seconds until the curry leaves are crisp.

5. 5

   Combine and serve: Pour the hot tempering over the ground chutney. Mix well. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. Serve with idli, dosa, or pesarattu.