Vazhakkai Poriyal

Ingredients

Vazhakkai, 1 no  

Red Onion, 1 no

Oil, 1 tbs

Mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp

Urad dhal, 1  tsp

Garlic, 4-5 cloves

Ginger, 1 " Piece

Green chillies, 2-3 nos

Asafoetida, a pinch

Salt to taste

Curry leaves, 1 sprig

Grated coconut(optional) 2-3 tbs

Directions 

1. Cook vazhakkai with its skin on, till its completely cooked but still firm. Dont over cook it. Then remove the skin and grate it.
2. Cut garlic into small pieces and grate ginger too.
3. Heat oil in the skillet and add mustard seeds.Once they splutter, add urad dhal, chopped onions, slit green chillies, curry leaves,garlic and ginger. Also add asafoetida.
4. Cook till the onion turns into golden brown then add turmeric powder. Cook till the raw smell is gone.
5. Then add the grated vazhakkai , salt and mix well. Remove from heat.
6. Finally add the grated coconut and mix well.

Serve them with rice and gravy of your choice.