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Athalakkai Poriyal

Athalakkai Poriyal(Momordica cymbalaria)

Athalakkai Poriyal is simple a stir fry recipe to make in a few mins. Athalakkai is a smaller version of bitter gourd. But, it tastes slightly bitter with pearl seeds inside that will give you the crunchy bite. It is commonly called Athalakkai in Tamil, Kaasara Kaaya in Telugu, Karsikayi in Kannada, Kattupaval in Malayalam
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, Veg
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams Fresh Athalakkai
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 cup chopped small onions
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
  • sprig of curry leaves

Instructions
 

  • Wash the athalakkai twice in the running water. Then, cut both ends of the athalakkai in your hands. Keep it aside.
  • Take a pan, add 2 tsp of cooking oil, 1 tsp of mustard &urad dal, 1 tsp cumin seeds, strig of curry leaves. 
  • Once the mustard seeds splutter, add the 1/2 cup chopped small onions, 1/4 tsp asafoetida, salt, and saute well until the onion becomes glassy.
  • Add the cleaned Athalakkai, 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, and give a mix. then, sprinkle 1/4 cup of water and cover it with a lid and cook for about 5 min.
  • After 5 min, add 2 tsp of chili powder. Mix and cook well for 5 more min until the raw masala smell goes.
  • Yummy! Athalakkai Poriyal(Momordica cymbalaria) / Athalakkai stir fry is ready to serve. Best to have it with Plain rice, dal fry, Rasam , and simple Curd rice.
Keyword ATHALAKKAI PORIYAL, Kaasara Kaaya fry