#TamilNaduCuisine

Here's a simple and delicious recipe for salna, a popular South Indian curry that pairs well with parotta, biryani, or rice.
Ingredients
For the masala paste:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1-inch piece ginger
- 2 tablespoons grated coconut
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4-5 dried red chilies
For the curry:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the masala paste:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion, chopped tomatoes, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onions are golden brown.
- Add the grated coconut, chopped cilantro, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then blend it into a smooth paste using a little water if needed.
2. Prepare the curry:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaf. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Sauté for a minute.
- Add the prepared masala paste and sauté for 5-6 minutes until the oil separates from the masala.
- Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring the curry to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
3. Serve:
- Garnish the salna with fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot with parotta, biryani, or rice.
Enjoy your delicious salna!

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