Tasty Gourd
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 1/4 kg White Pumpkin
- 1/2 litre Curd
- 1 tsp Olive/Sunflower oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Black gram (Uzhunnuparippu)
- Curry leaves A, a few
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Coriander Leaves A, a few
Preparation
Step 1
Grate the vegetable coarsely (retain its seeds and water).
Step 2
Mix in the curd along with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 4
Add mustard seeds followed by black gram and curry leaves.
Step 5
Garnish the salad with the seasoning and coriander leaves.
Tip
Do not rush the onion and shallot frying. The difference between pale onions and properly browned onions is the difference between a flat dish and a flavourful one.
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