How I cook cripsy fried Sardine with Dhall and rice. I waited almost 3 years to eat this. 03/07/2025

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sardines

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Mackerel is often less expensive while providing similar flavor.

fresh coriander

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley is a more common herb that can substitute for flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is usually cheaper and works well for frying.

Welcome to the channel and introduction to the recipe.

Clean the sardines carefully, removing guts and ensuring they are clean inside.

Marinate the cleaned sardines with 2 tablespoons turmeric powder and 1/2 glass lemon juice, then leave them in the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Soak 1 and 1/2 cups lentils in 750 ml water for at least 15 minutes before boiling.

Boil the lentils until tender, adding 1/2 tablespoon fine salt and 1 tablespoon margarine, along with 1 teaspoon crushed garlic, 6 split green chilies, and 1 small tomato.

Add 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder to the lentils while boiling for color.

Prepare to braise the lentils by frying 1 tablespoon mustard seed, 3 dried chilies, and 1 medium red onion in 1/2 cup oil until the onions are brown, then pour this mixture into the lentils and let simmer for another 10 minutes.

Garnish the lentils with fresh spring onions before serving.

Soak 3 cups of rice in 1 liter of hot water for 1 and 1/2 hours to make cooking easier.

Boil the soaked rice in 1 and 1/2 liters of water with 1 tablespoon of rough salt, checking for doneness by tasting and adjusting water as needed until slightly soft.

Fry the marinated sardines in hot oil until golden brown, then serve with the lentils and rice.

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