Atho Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add salt, a pinch of food colouring and 200 gms noodles. When the noodles are cooked remove from the water. Strain them and drizzle 1 tbsp oil over the noodles to prevent them from sticking. Toss them together. Keep aside.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 in a pan heat enough oil and fry 2 to 3 tbsp of sliced garlic cloves till they are golden and crisp. Using a slotted spoon remove them from the oil and keep aside.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 in the same oil fry 4 to 5 thinly sliced onions till they are golden and crispy. Remove from the oil and keep aside.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 to assemble the atho, take a wide bowl and palace the 200 gms cooked and cooled noodles. To this add 1 cup sliced onions, 1 cup sliced cabbage, 1 grated carrot, juice of 1 lemon, 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp tamarind water, chilli flakes as per taste, 2 tsp salt water, ½ cup fried crackers (store bought), 2 to 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves. Add the crispy fried garlic and onions.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 using tongs or two ladles, toss the salad ingredients together to combine them well. Check for salt and seasoning and adjust accordingly.