Ingredients

  • Saivai Patties
  • Ginger-garlic paste
  • Salt
  • Chilli powder
  • Turmeric
  • Curry leaves
  • Lemon juice
  • Coconut oil
  • Shallots
  • Dry chillies
  • Tamarind water
  • Mustard seeds
  • Fenugreek
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Coarsely ground masala

Method

  1. Marinate Saivai Patties with ginger-garlic paste, salt, chilli powder, turmeric, chopped curry leaves and lemon juice. Rest for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Sauté shallots and dry chillies in coconut oil and add tamarind water. Cook and grind into a paste.
  3. Tawa-fry the marinated patties until crispy and golden.
  4. Heat coconut oil and splutter mustard seeds, fenugreek, dry chillies, curry leaves, ginger and garlic.
  5. Add the ground masala and cook until dry.
  6. Add the fried patties and coat well. Check seasoning and garnish with curry leaves.