Vazhaithandu Poriyal




This is a very simple recipe but very tasty. I have added a tutorial on how to cut vazhaithandu for newbies.


 The Recipe:
Ingredients:

Vazhaithandu-1
Channa dhal-3tbs
Coconut grated-3tbs
Green chilly-3nos
Onion-1

For seasoning:
Curry leaves
Mustard seeds
Urad dhal

Procedure:
  1. Cut vazhaithandu into small pieces.
  2. Pressure cook dhal and vazhaithandu for 5minutes.
  3. Filter water in a strainer.
  4. Heat oil and splutter mustard, urad dhal and curry leaves.
  5. Add onion and green chillies and sauté till golden brown.
  6. Now add the cooked veggie,salt and cook till the mixture is dry without water.
  7. Switch off flame and add coconut, mix well and serve.
 Photo Tutorial:


Remove the outer skin and slice it to round pieces. Remove fiber when slicing and add water
Cut the slices to small pieces. Add curd to water to avoid blackening
With a rod (sinukkari) swirl it in one direction
When you remove rod you can see the fibers being removed. Continue till the veggie is fiber free
Cook and strain. Prepare as per directions
Ready to serve

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