Bihari Tilauri Chutney
A delightful and crunchy traditional Bihari accompaniment made from sun-dried sesame and lentil cakes, tempered with aromatic spices and mustard oil. This fiery, rustic side dish instantly elevates a simple meal of dal and rice with its unique texture and bold flavors.
15min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a pan until it smokes slightly, then let it cool down a bit.
2
Add the sun-dried tilauri cakes to the hot oil and fry them until they turn golden brown and crisp.
3
Remove the fried tilauri and crush them coarsely using a mortar and pestle.
4
In the remaining oil, splutter the mustard seeds and dry red chillies.
5
Add the crushed garlic and chopped onions, sautéing until translucent.
6
Stir in the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt.
7
Add the coarsely crushed tilauri to the tempering and mix well for a minute.
8
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve warm with steamed rice and dal.
Ingredients
1 cup sun-dried tilauri (sesame-lentil cakes)
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
4-5 crushed garlic cloves
2 dry red chillies
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.