Pulikoddel is a very popular Konkani delicacy, a coconut-based sweet, spicy and sour curry. This curry is usually prepared on special occasions and is served with steaming hot rice.
Ingredients
25 gms ashgourd / Kuvale / Kumbalakayi
3 tbsp grated coconut
2 tsp coriander seeds
4-5 methi seeds
Chana dal size hing/ asafoetida
2 tsp raw rice
3 tsp sesame seeds
Goosberry size tamarind
2 tbsp jaggery or according to your taste
Salt to taste
For the tempering:
3 Tsp oil
1 tsp mustard
1 sprig of curry leaves
Procedure
Remove the skin of the ash gourd and cut into medium-sized cubes
Wash and cook in the cooker with salt and 1/2 cup water
In a pan put 1/2 tsp oil and roast coriander seeds,Hing, methi seeds, sesame seeds, rice and red chillies , until light brown and nice aroma comes
Remove it on a plate and in same Kadai roast coconut gratings into light brown colour
Grind the roasted coconut and roasted spices with tamarind into a semi coarse masala paste adding water
Put the cooked ash gourd pieces in a vessel, add jaggery, masala paste and little water to adjust the consistency of the gravy
Bring it to boil on a medium flame for 10 mins, turn off the flame
Temper the curry with the mentioned ingredients
Serve hot with hot rice.
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