Pulissery

Pulissery

1. Curd                                           : 1 cup

2 .Ashgourd/ Kumbalanga               : 250 gram

3 Coconut  grated                           : 1 cup

4 Cumin seeds                                : 1 spoon‍

5. Turmeric Powder                        : Half teaspoon‍

6. Garlic                                         : 3 Pieces (If needed )

7. Green Chillies                             : 4 No.s

8. Salt                                            : Required quantity 

9. Mustard seeds                           : 1 spoon‍

10. Red chillies                              : 3 No.s

11 . Curry leaves                           : Few

                                      Grind grated coconut,Cumin seeds,Green chillies and (Garlic not necessary)  into fine paste.Beat Curd with a pinch of Salt , Turmeric Powder and mix it with coconut paste.Keep it aside. Peel and dice the Kumbalanga/ Ashgourd into small pieces. Cook it with 3/4 cups of Water, Turmeric powder and salt.After Kumbalanga is cooked well, Add coconut paste and beated curd to this and cook it in low flame.Bring the Curry- just to a boil and immediately turn off the stove.
                       For seasoning, heat coconut oil in a Pan over medium flame, add the Mustard seeds, Redd chillies and Curry leaves. Turn off the flame . Keep it for 20 seconds and then pour to the curry. Immediately cover with a lid so that all the aroma stays in the curry.

Tasty Kumbalanga Pulissery is Ready. Serve with Rice and Enjoy