Ingredients:
- Aakakarakaya/Kantola/Indian Gourd - 1 cup (fresh or frozen) (I used Frozen Pieces)
- Tomato- 1 no small chopped
- Onion- 1 big size
- Turmeric- a pinch
- Ginger Garlic Paste-1tsp
- Coriander Powder-1/2tsp
- Poppy seeds- a pinch
- Cashew nuts- 2 no
- Red chillipowder-1tsp
- Coriander to Garnish
Seasoning:
- Oil-1tbsp
- Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
- Mustard seeds- 1/2tsp
- Curry leaves-few
Method:
- Clean the Aakakarakaya Vegatable with the water.
- Peel it Lightly (optional) and cut in to quarters.
- Cut the Onion in to two halves one half of the Onion is chopped and keep it a side.
- Another half piece of Onion is used for preparing paste,so this is also cut in to pieces and keep aside.
- Now take a mixy jar ,add tomato pieces,Onion pieces,cashewnuts,salt,popy seeds and make it a paste.
- Now heat the pressure cooker or a pan with oil.
- Add the cumin seeds,Mustard seeds,when these starts splutters add the curry leaves and the chopped onion.
- Add little salt and turmeric and let it cook for few minutes.
- Now add the ginger garlic paste and fry it well till the raw smell goes.
- Add the Indian gourd pieces and mix it for few minutes.
- Now add the grounded paste ,adjust with the red chilli powder & salt .
- Add Corinader powder and mix it well .
- Cook it for 3 whistles .(You can cover Pan with the Lid and cook it for few minutes till you observe the vegetable is cooked)
- Once the pressure goes,Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve this along with Rice or Roti.
