EDICHAKKAI PODUTHUVAL

 EDICHAKKAI PODUTHUVAL

Ingredients

Medium sized edichakkai – 1

Coconut – 2 tbsp

Green chili – 1 No.

For seasoning

Coconut oil – 2 tbsp

Mustard seed – ½ tbsp

Urad dal – ½ tbsp

Curry leaves – 3- 4 strings

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

 Method of PreparationRemove the skin and chop the edichakkai into 2-inch cubes, cook it in little water adding turmeric powder in pressure cooker till soft. Use a  matthu to smash the edichakkai gently. In a pan add coconut oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, and red chili Allow mustard to splutter. Add the edichakkai to the seasoning mixing it now and then for 3 to 4 minutes. Make a coarse paste of coconut and green chili add it to the prepared edichakkai. You can garnish the poduthuval with fresh curry leaves.

                                                                       

Tips: Select a long and firm edichakkai for better taste.