Kumbalanga Paal Curry
A traditional Kerala curry where pumpkin simmers gently in a spiced coconut gravy until every piece soaks up the flavours. The curry leaves and raw coconut oil finish add that characteristic Kerala fragrance.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 500 g Kumbalanga
- 1/2 Shell Coconut — grated
- 2 nos Onion — chopped
- 4 nos Green chillies
- 2 nos Tomato
- 1/3 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder jeeraka podi
- Salt as per taste
- 3 nos Dry red chilly
- Curry leaves a, a few
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Coconut oil
Preparation
Step 1
Grind the coconut well and take out the first milk out.
Step 2
Again grind for the second time adding some water and the take out the second milk and keep the first and second milk seperately.
Step 3
Cut the kumbalanga into small peices.
Step 4
Add the chopped onion,green chilli (slit half), salt and cook it in the second milk.
Step 5
Add turmeric powder and cumin powder to it, allow it to cook in medium flame.
Step 6
Once the kumbalanga is par boiled add the chopped tomatos.
Step 7
Once the kumbalanga is cooked add the first milk and do not allow it to boil and take it out of the flame.
Step 8
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil, add mustard seeds, allow it to allow to crackle, add curry leaves and dry red chillies.
Step 9
Add the seasoning items to the kumbalanga paal curry.
Step 10
Serve while still hot! :-the Kumbalanga Paal Curry with hot rice.
Tip
For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered on medium heat for the last few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of warm water.
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