Ingredients

  • Deep-fried Saivai strips
  • Onion
  • Tomatoes
  • Green chillies
  • Ginger-garlic paste
  • Turmeric
  • Chilli powder
  • Coriander powder
  • Curry leaves
  • Fennel seeds
  • Black stone flower
  • Cardamom
  • Cinnamon
  • Cloves
  • Coconut-fennel paste
  • Fresh coriander
  • Oil
  • Salt

Method

  1. Deep-fry defrosted Saivai cut into strips and set aside.
  2. Heat oil and temper curry leaves, fennel, black stone flower, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves.
  3. Add onions and fry until transparent. Add ginger-garlic paste and salt.
  4. Add tomatoes and powdered spices. Add water and simmer.
  5. Add the fried Saivai strips.
  6. Stir in coconut-fennel paste and simmer until the curry reaches the desired consistency.
  7. Garnish with coriander and serve with idli or dosa.