Vellarikka Manga Curry

Ingredients

• 400- 450 gm Vellarikka (Golden Cucumber) (peeled and seeded and cubed, measured before cleaning)
• 1 Small - medium Raw mango (sliced, adjust the qty according to the sourness of the mango)
• 2-3 Green chilli (Slit lengthwise)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 1/4 cup Grated coconut
• 1/4 tsp Jeera (cumin)
• 1/4 tsp Chopped garlic
• 2 Small / pearl onion (sliced)
• 1/2 - 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 4-5 Small / Pearl Onion (sliced)
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 Dry red chillies
• A pinch Turmeric and chilli powder
• Curry leaves
• Salt
• 2 tsp Coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook together cubed golden cucumber, sliced mango, green chilli, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt with 2.5 cups water. Bring it to a boil and cook on lowest flame, till cucumber and mango becomes tender. Around 12 - 15 mins.

2. 2

   Grind together grated coconut, cumin, 2 small onion, chopped garlic, coriander powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder with 1/2 cup water for 3-4 mins. Add another 1/2 cup water and grind for 3-4 mins till it becomes a smooth paste.

3. 3

   Add 1/4 cup water to the coconut paste and mix well using a spatula. Add this to the cooked cucumber and mango. Mix well. Cook on low flame for 7 - 10 mins. Do not let it boil.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a small pan and crackle the mustard seeds. Add sliced small onion, dry red chilli and curry leaves. Fry it till the onion becomes golden brown. Add a pinch of turmeric and chilli powder. Mix well and add to the curry. Let the curry rest for 15 minutes and serve with rice.