Vellarikka Curry

Vellarikka is a cucumber. This vegetable is kept for ‘Vishu Kani’. Here is a mild tasting curry made from this vegetable.

Ingredients:

1 – Vellarikka
1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – Red chili powder

Grind to paste

1 cup – Fresh coconut
1/4 tsp – Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp – Jeera / Cumin
1 – Small shallot
1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp – Red chili powder

Seasoning
1 tsp – Mustard seeds
Few curry leaves
Oil
Salt to taste

Method:

1 ) Cut the vellarikka into small cubes with the skin on. To each cube give 2 – 3 slash, as shown in the picture. Discard the seeds.

2 ) Cook the cut cubes in one cup of water with turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt.
 
3 ) Grind the ingredients listed to be ground to a smooth paste. Add to the cooked vellarikka. Do not add too much water, as it will turn too watery. Cook to a boil, simmer to a low heat.
 
4 ) Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. After it pops, add curry leaves. Garnish the vellarikka curry with this seasoning.

Serve with rice.