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Vellarikka Curry
Vellarikka Curry is a good accompaniment with Rice and tasty as well.
Ingredients
1 - Vellarikka
1/4 tsp - Turmeric powder
1/4 tsp - Red chili powder
Grind to paste
1 cup - Fresh coconut
1/4 tsp - Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp - Jeera / Cumin
1 - Small shallot
1/2 tsp - Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp - Red chili powder
Seasoning
1 tsp - Mustard seeds
Few curry leaves
Oil
Salt to taste
Method
Cut the vellarikka into small cubes with the skin on. To each cube give 2 - 3 slash, as shown in the picture. Discard the seeds.
Cook the cut cubes in one cup of water with turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt.
Grind the ingredients listed to be ground to a smooth paste. Add to the cooked vellarikka. Do not add too much water, as it will turn too watery. Cook to a boil, simmer to a low heat.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. After it pops, add curry leaves. Garnish the vellarikka curry with this seasoning.
Serve with rice.