AJWAIN KADI / OVA KADI/ Carom Curry

Ajwain seeds/Carom seeds is called Ova in konkani.Ova Kadi is very good for digestion.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Ova Khadi.

Ingredients:-
Ova/ Ajwain.              -2tsp
Fennel seeds.             -1/2 tsp
Coriander seeds.        -1tbsp
Cumin seeds.             -1tsp
Whole Black Pepper. -1tbsp
Dry Red chilly.           -1
Grated Coconut.         -1cup
Turmeric powder.       -a pinch
Dry Mango pieces.     -2 small piece
Shallots.                      - 10  or Onion.  -small size.
Green chilly.               -1
Salt.                            -to taste

Instructions:-

Peel, wash and chop Shallots  or Onion into small pieces and keep aside.

Wash and chop Green chilly into thin roundels and keep aside.

Heat a pan and roast Ajwain, Fennel seeds, Cumin seeds, Coriander seeds and Whole Black Pepper till aroma comes out and switch off the flame.

Grind the rotated ingredients along with grated Coconut, Dry red chilly, Turmeric powder and dry Mango pieces to a smooth paste adding little Water.

Method:-

Transfer the ground paste in a cooking vessel.Add required Water to make the gravy to a semi thick consistency.

Add required Salt and mix well.Boil for few minutes and switch off the flame.

Heat oil in a small pan and add the chopped thin Green chilly roundels and fry in oil well.

Add the chopped Shallots/Onion and saute well till the Shallots/Onion pieces are roasted to golden brown and switch off the flame

Add this seasoning into the gravy in the cooking vessel and close the vessel with a lid.

A very tasty and delicious Ova Khadi(Ajwain Kadi) /Carom Curry is ready to serve with Rice.

Try and enjoy the dish.