Gherkin(Tendli Baji)

Gerkins (tendli) baji

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes    Serves: 5

Ingredients:

25 Gherkin(Tendli)

1 /4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp roasted coriander seed powder

 A pinch of asafetida

1/ cup coconut

1 tsp chilly powder

1 tsp sugar (optional)

½ tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp oil

Salt to taste

Method:

Clean and cut gherkins into small pieces. Put oil in a karai/pan.  Add mustard seeds and cover. When the seeds splutter, add asafetida and gherkins along with 1 cup water.  Add chily powder, coriander powder, turmeric and salt. Cook over low heat.  When gherkins are tender, add the remaining ingredients and cook for another 2 minutes or until water evaporates. Serve with Chapatti or with Rice.