Karkadaka Puzhukku
Karkadakam is the time when the monsoon reach its peak. Karkadaka puzhukku is a traditional,nutritious recipe and easy to prepare. This specialty is made during the month of Karkkidakam, when the heavy rains are likely to pave the way for ill health.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1/2 cup Yam chena
- 1/2 cup Taro chembu
- 1/2 cup Taro stem here I didn't use, chembu thal
- 1/4 cup Tapioca kappa
- 1 Cubed Raw Banana pacha kaya
- 8 Finely Small onion
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Chilli powder
- 3 Green chilli
- 2 Dried red chilli
- Curry leaves
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Cut and wash all the vegetables and set aside.
Step 2
Pressure cook the washed vegetables with salt, turmeric,chilli powder and little water for 2 whistles.
Step 3
Warm coconut oil in a pan,let the mustard seeds crackle,add dried red chilli and cook it, stirring.Then add small onions along with green chillies,curry leaves and cook it, stirring well.
Step 4
Add the cooked vegetables to the pan and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 5
Karkadaka Puzhukk is ready.Serve hot with Kanji,pickles and pappadam.
Tip
The binding point is everything — cook the mixture just until it holds shape when pressed. Overcooked, it turns hard; undercooked, it crumbles.
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