Sunday, June 27, 2010

Parangikai Poriyal

PARANGIKKAI PORIYAL
(Yellow pumpkin recipe)

Ingredients:
parangikkai (yellow pumpkin) - 1/4 kg
red chillies - 4
onion - 1/2 (thinly sliced)
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
urad dal - 1/2 tsp
salt to taste
curry leaves - 1 sprig
oil - 1 tbsp



Method:
- remove the skin and cut the pumpkin into cubes
- in a pan add oil
- add mustard seeds and urad dal
- when the dal changes colour add red chillies, curry leaves, onions and parangikkai
- fry well until the onions are golden brown
- add salt to taste
- sprinkle water if necessary
- when the vegetable is soft serve hot with rice as a side dish.


Note:
Sugar can also be added if you want the dish to be a bit sweet!! I didnt add here..

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