Pulinkari
Pulinkari / Pulinkari is a delicious slightly tangy gravy with a medley of veggies like pumpkins , colacassia, drumsticks , or just two vegetables like both varieties of pumpkins . Authentic Palakkad style Pulinkari is an absolute favorite and a staple in my house . I prepare it the way I have seen my mom make it . There are several minuscule variations in the ingredients used to roast and grind such as udad dal , toor dal , rice , however the main ingredients are coriander seeds , methi , red chilies and coconut . Given below is the method of my preparation.
Ingredients: A
1/2 tsp coconut oil
Pinch of asafoetida
3 tsp coriander seeds
3tsp toor dal
1/2 tsp methi seeds
2 red chilies
1 strand curry leaves
1/3 cup fresh grated coconut
Other ingredients: B 1.
2 cups assorted vegetables or two pumpkin varieties.
1 gooseberry size Tamrind , soaked in hot water and Tamrind juice extracted , about 1/4 cup. ( Or 1 tbsp Tamrind paste )
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt
1 tsp red chilies powder
1/2 tsp jaggery powder
1 tsp coconut oil
1 red chilies for tempering
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
Method :
1. With 1/2 tsp coconut oil , first fry small piece of asafoetida, then roast other ingredients mentioned in A except coconut.
2. Remove when they turn aromatic and set aside .
3. Add the chopped vegetables to a vessel .
Add Tamrind juice , salt , turmeric powder , red chilies and powder , few curry leaves .
Allow to cook till just tender . Take care not to cook vegetables to mushy .
4. Meanwhile add the roasted ingredients to a blending jar , add coconut and grind to a smooth paste .
5. Check on the vegetables. If they are just about cooked , add the ground paste to the mixture , gently mix , add the jaggery powder . Allow to come to a gentle boil .
Switch off .
6. Prepare a tempering with 1 tsp coconut oil Pinch, add one red chilies for, mustard seeds , few curry leaves , pour this over prepared Pulinkari.
7. Cover and keep till serving .
Enjoy authentic Palakkad style Pulinkari.
All you need is a crunchy Pappadam to finish a heavenly meal .
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