Padavalanga Theeyal
Ingredients :
- chopped padavalanga/snake gourd - 1 + 1/2 cup
- small onion chopped - 1/2 cup
- green chilly - 2
- turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
- salt as needed
- fenugreek powder - 1/4 tsp
- tamarind - a gooseberry size
- grated coconut - 1 cup
- coriander powder - 2 tbs
- chilly powder - 1 + 1/2 tbs
- pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
- coconut oil - 2 tsp
- mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- red chilly - 2
- curry leaves - 1 spring
Method
step 1 : preparing masala
- heat up 1 tsp coconut oil in a pan
- add in coconut and roast till golden
- switch off flame and add coriander powder,chilly powder, and pepper powder respectively
- allow it cool completely and then grind into fine powder
step 2 : preparing curry
- heat up 2 tsp coconut oil in a clay pot
- add in snake gourd, small onion, green chillies, turmeric powder, fenugreek powder and salt
- saute for 1 minute
- add in 1/2 cup water and cook till done
- then add in the ground coconut mix and juice of tamarind
- add in enough water; curry will get thickened as it sit, so add in water accordingly
- bring to a good boil and then switch off the flame
step 3 : tempering
- heat up 1 tsp coconut oil
- crack mustard
- add chilly and curry leaves
- pour it over the curry
- then cover it for 5 minutes
- mix well
- delicious curry is ready to serve
- serve with rice
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