Tuesday 12 July 2016

Kuvale Sasam ( Ash Gourd Curry )



Kuvale  means " Ashgourd " & Sasam means " Mustard Seeds ". Kuvale sasam is curry in which we use raw musturd seeds, hence the name sasam. Its mild semi thick curry which goes well with rice. Here goes the recipe.

Ingredients :

  • Ash gourd chopped into cubes -1 cup
  • Grated coconut 3/4 cup
  • Roasted red chilles 5-6
  • Tamarind - small gooseberry size
  • Mustard seeds  1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder -pinch
  • Salt to taste.
  • Jaggery - Gooseberry size.
Seasoning :
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves 1 spring.
Method :
  • Cook ash gourd in small vessel by adding little water, take care not to over cook it.
  • Grind grated coconut, roasted red chilies & tamarind into smooth paste, before taking out masala add musturd seeds & turmeric and grind again. 
  • Now add ground masala into cooked ash gourd & little water to get semi thick consistency, add salt & jaggery & boil for a minute or so.
  • Finally season it with seasoning items. 

Enjoy with hot steamed rice !!!

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