Kuvale Pulichikeri / Ash Gourd Curry

Ash gourd is called Kuvale in Konkani. Kuvale Pulichikeri is a GSB style curd and coconut based Ash gourd curry goes well with Rice.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Kuvale Pulichikeri.

Ingredients:-

Ash gourd. - a small piece.
Curd.          -1cup
Salt.            - to taste

For Grinding the Coconut Masala paste:-

Grated Coconut.   -1cup
Green chillies       -3
Turmeric Powder. -1/4tsp

For Seasoning:-

Coconut oil.      -1tsp
Mustard seeds.  -1tsp
Cumin seeds.     -1/2tsp
Curry leaves.     -1spring

Instructions:-

Chop and remove the outer skin and the seeds of the Ash gourd. Wash and chop the Ash gourd into medium pieces and keep aside.

Grind grated Coconut along with Green chillies and Turmeric powder to a smooth paste and keep aside.

Whisk the Curd and keep aside.

Method:-

In a cooking vessel add the chopped Ash gourd pieces and enough water.Boil and cook the Ash gourd pieces till soft.

Add required Salt and mix well.

Add the ground Coconut Masala paste and mix well.Boil and cook on low flame for 2 minutes.Switch off the flame and allow the curry to cool.

Add the whisked Curd into the curry and mix well.

Heat Coconut oil in a pan for seasoning and splutter Mustatd seeds and Cumin seeds and saute well.Add Curry leaves and saute well. Switch off the flame.

Add the above seasoning into the curry in the cooking vessel.

A tasty and delicious Kuvale Pulichikeri / Ash gourd Curry is ready to serve with Rice.