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Quick Avarakkai Porriyal Recipe

A quick and easy vegetable dish that is a part of an Indian meal.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Author PJ

Ingredients

  • 200 grams Avarakkai ,chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Channa dal
  • 1 teaspoon Urad dal
  • 1 number Onion, thinly sliced
  • A few Curry leaves
  • 2 numbers Red chilies
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoon Grated coconut

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add mustard, urad dal and channa dal. Once the mustard pops, add curry leaves and onions. Saute till the onions turn soft

  2. .Add red chilies and the chopped vegetable.Add salt and mix well.

  3. Add very little water, cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles .Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and add coconut. 

  4. Switch on the heat and cook for a minute.If there is excess water in the cooker, cook for a few more minutes / until the water has evaporated. Remove onto a serving dish.

  5. The vegetable curry is ready to be served!

Recipe Notes

  • Adding onion is optional.