- Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, dry red chillies, ginger, garlic and onions. Sauté till the spices are fragrant and onions are golden brown. Add tomatoes and mix well. Cook till tomatoes soften and add the tomato puree. Mix well. Add chilli powder and turmericpowder, stir well. Add the soaked and boiled chawli to the pan along with salt, mix well. Add some water, stir well and cover and cook for 8-10 minutes. Add chopped coriander and mix well. Serve hot garnished with coriander sprig.