Ingredients
1/4 kg thondekayi/ gerkins/ tendle
5 tsp oil
4 garlic cloves crushed
1 tsp mustard
curry leaves
Salt to taste
For the masala paste:
Grind 3 tbsp fresh grated coconut with 1 tsp cumin seeds,1/2 tsp turmeric pdr,2 tsp sambar or rasam pdr,2 tbsp coriander leaves,4 garlic cloves,2 tsp roasted peanuts,1 tsp roasted sesame seeds,1 tsp roasted gurellu(niger seeds), Lil tamarind and jaggery to taste (optional)
Make a semi coarse paste, add 1 chopped onion and keep aside.
Procedure
Wash and cut the ends of gherkins and slit both the ends
In a pan heat oil, add mustard, curry leaves, once it crackles, put crushed garlic and fry till light brown in colour
Put the gherkins and cook with a lid covered
Once it is almost done add salt and the masala paste
Add 1/2 cup water and adjust the consistency according to your taste
Cook for another 5 mins, garnish with coriander leaves
Serve hot with Rotis.
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