Ingredients

1tbspvegetable oil,or as needed

5shallots,sliced

1tomato,chopped

5clovesgarlic,chopped

5red chile peppers,dried, chopped

1½tbspground coriander

1tbspground cumin

1tspblack mustard seed

1tspground turmeric

1tspground black pepper

2cupswater

1white radish,peeled and sliced

salt,to taste

2green onions,sliced

1sprigcilantro leaves,chopped

Preparation

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute shallots, tomato, and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add red chiles, coriander, cumin, mustard seed, turmeric, and black pepper.

Cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes until thick paste forms. Pour in water; add radish and season with salt.

Simmer for about 7 minutes until small bubbles appear. Remove from heat; stir in green onions and cilantro.