Dudhi Palla Upkari / Dudini Belu Upkari / Pumpkin shoot Stir Fry (Konkani Recipe).

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Pumpkin is called Dudhi and Pumpkin shoot with tender Pumpkin leaves and stems is called Dudini belu in Konkani.Dudhi Palla Upkari is a tasty and delicious Pumpkin shoot stir fry. Pumpkin leaves are rich in Calcium, Vitamins, Iron and Proteins.Every part of the Pumpkin plant including flowers, buds, leaves, tender shoots and seeds are used in Konkani cuisine.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Dudini Belu Upkari/Pumpkin shoot Stir fry.

Ingredients:-

Pumpkin leaves with stem. -2 bunch
Red chillies.                         -2
Grated Coconut.                   -2tbsp
Urad dal.                               -1/2tsp
Mustard seeds.                       -1tsp
Salt.                                        -to taste
Coconut oil.                           -2tsp

Instructions:-

Clean and wash the Pumpkin Leaves and Stems under running water.

Drain water and finely chop the Pumpkin leaves and keep aside.

Drain Water and chop the Pumpkin stems and keep aside.

Method:-

Heat oil in a pan and add Urad dal and saute well.

When Urad dal starts to change its colour splutter Mustard seeds and saute well.

Add Red chillies broken into halves and fry well.

Add the chopped Pumpkin Stems and saute well.Cover the pan with a lid and cook the Pumpkin Stems for 2 minutes on low flame.

Add the finely chopped Pumpkin leaves and stir well.

Add enough Salt and mix well.

Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame till the Pumpkin leaves wilt and cooked in its own steam. Stir in between.

Add grated Coconut and mix well. Stir and combine everything and then switch off the flame.

A tasty and delicious Dudhi Palla Upkari / Dudini Belu Upkari /Pumpkin Shoot Stir Fry is ready to serve hot with Rice.