AKSHA KOLYA UPKERI-a Konkani dish/ HUMMINGBIRD FLOWER STIR FRY/ AGATHI POOV STIR FRY

Hummingbird flower is called Aksha kolo /Aksha Phool in Konkani and Agathi poo in Tamil/Agati poov in Malayalam.Agati Poo is seen in different colours-pure white,Yellow, Pink,Violet.This flower is used to adorn the deities in GSB Temples.But this flowers are rarely available in shops.This stir fry is my daughters preparation. she got this flowers from a village area in Tamil Nadu.You can add Coconut grating at the end to make the curry more tasty.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare this delicious Stir fry.

Ingredients:-

Agathy Flowers-20
Salt.                   -to taste.

For seasoning:-

Coconut oil/Oil. -2tsp
Mustard seeds. -1tsp
Green chillies.    -2
Coconut grated. -1/4 cup (optional)


Instructions:-

Wash Agathi flowers/ Aksha pool and drain Water from the flowers.Remove the stalk from the flowers and chop the Agathi flowers into small pieces.Keep aside.

Wash and half slit Green chillies lengthwise and keep aside.




Method:-



1.  Heat Coconut oil/ Oil in a pan and splutter Mustard seeds.

2.  Add half slit Green Chillies and fry well in Oil for 1 minute.

3.  Add the chopped flowers and fry for few seconds.

4.  Sprinkle 2tbsp Water and saute well.Water will come from flowers too.

5.Close the pan with a lid and cook till flowers become tender and little colour changes.

6.  When the flowers starts to shrink add required Salt and mix  well and cook for 1 minute or till the water evaporates.

7.  Add Coconut grating and stir well till the Water evaporates.[optional]


8.  Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving bowl.

 A tasty Aksha pulla upkeri /Agathi poov stir fry is ready to serve hot as a side dish with Rice.