Elchikeris are usually served as side dishes with a subtle flavour and taste. These are usually non-spicy and is a must during festive occasions and temple sambradhans, This Konkani food is very much relished by all.
Ingredients:-
- Tur dal – 1 cup
- Pumpkin – 250gms
- Coconut grated – 1 cup
- Red chillies – 2/3
- Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
- Salt to taste
Method-
- Pressure cook tur dal and pumpkin pieces (without removing the skin). If you wish to remove the skin, cook it separately!
- Make a smooth paste of coconut ,turmeric and red chillies (this dish should NOT be spicy).
- Add this paste the dal and duddhi. Add salt and bring to a boil.
- Heat the oil in a Kadai ,splutter the mustard seeds ,add the jeera, curry leaves, and the grated coconut.
- Roast it to a golden brown and then add to the curry,Enjoy this delicious curry with rice.
- Choose very ripe and yellow pumpkins for this dish as the sweetness of the pumpkin gives the dish its uniqueness!
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