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.