Ashgourd, also known as White Pumpkin is “Poosanikai” in Tamil. We can make kootu, sambar, mor kuzhambu and halwa from this vegetable.
Poosanikai Kootu
Course: KootuCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings
5
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesAshgourd, also known as White Pumpkin is “Poosanikai” in Tamil. This kootu is made with ashgourd or poosanikai.
Ingredients
Ash Gourd – a medium size piece
Bengal Gram Dhal – ½ cup
Coconut gratings – ¼ cup
Green chillies – 2
Jeera – 1 teaspoon
Rice – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric Power – a pinch
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
- For seasoning
Oil – 1 teaspoon
Mustard – ½ teaspoon
Small onion – 2 Nos
Curry leaves – few
Directions
- Remove skin, seeds and white portion from the ash gourd. Cut it into small cubes.
- Cook the bengal gram dhal till soft.
- Grind coconut, green chillies, jeera and rice to a fine paste.
- Put the ash gourd pieces in a vessel, add turmeric powder and salt and add just enough water to cover the vegetable. Cook on medium flame till the vegetable is soft. Add cooked bengal gram dhal and mix well. Then add the ground coconut paste and stir well. Allow to boil for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Season it with mustard, small onion (chopped finely) and curry leaves.