Kulle Ambat

                              Kulle Ambat !!   Sounds amusing ,right ?? Yes,its a traditional recipe of my great grand mom . Its simply the mixed veg ambat (with onion seasoning) but prepared in kulles or clay pans ( the flat ones )…Most of the  GSB’s in North Kerala especially in Kannur / Thallashery area are great fish lovers…If on some days for any reasons fish were not available and the dil maange more for fish curries , then she used to prepare this ambat in the kulles. It tasted awesome with the aroma that the claypans would impart generously…

Ingredients   :-  

• Potato     – 1 medium
• Yellow cucumber / magge  – cut in small squares – 1/2 cup
• Drumstick   – 1
• Onion    -1 for seasoning
• Finely chopped onion or shallots – 1 large spoon
• Coconut  grated   – 1 cup
• Roasted red chillies   – 10 to 12
• Tamarind   – a small piece

Procedure:-

1. Cook the vegetables together in a clay pan (kulle) adding salt in sufficient water.
2. Meanwhile grind  the grated coconut ,red chillies, tamarind to a smooth paste.
3. Add this to the cooked vegetables.
4. Adjust the consistency adding required water..
5. Let it boil and then turn off..
6. Now prepare the seasoning. Heat oil and add the finely chopped onion and fry till golden in color.
7. Pour the tadka over the ambat.

Now relish this with hot rice!