Chegodi Kobbari Curry

Ingredients

• - Main ingredient as required
• - 3 tbsp sesame oil or ghee
• - 2 large onions
• - Spices as required
• - Salt to taste

Method

1. About Chegodi Kobbari Curry: ring snack coconut curry side. Famous in Andhra Pradesh. Chegodi served with fresh coconut chutney — street food combo
2. Prepare main ingredient: Make chegodi ring snack. Serve with fresh coconut chutney.
3. Heat oil: Heat 3 tablespoons sesame oil (the signature Andhra cooking fat) in a heavy pan on medium heat.
4. Temper: Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and wait for them to pop. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 dried red chillies, a pinch of asafoetida and 1 sprig curry leaves.
5. Build base: Add 1 large onion sliced and cook 5 minutes until softened. Add 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.
6. Add spices: Add 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and salt. Cook 2 minutes.
7. Add main ingredient: Add the prepared main ingredient. Stir to coat with the spice base. Add 1/4 cup water.
8. Cook through: Cover and cook on medium-low heat 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through. Stir every few minutes.
9. Finish: Taste and adjust salt and spice. Add fresh coriander and a drizzle of sesame oil.
10. Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice, roti or as part of an Andhra meal.