Parangikai poriyal is a traditional South Indian dish made with parangikai, also known as yellow pumpkin or winter melon, along with a few other ingredients. It is a simple and healthy side dish that is often served with rice and sambar or rasam. Try to use tender pumpkin when possible as it provides a better taste.
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Kamala,Hi I have a doubt. What is meant by poriyal? Is it a method of cooking? The other poriyal you posted seemed somewhat like sambar. Thanks for helping me understand.
Hi Jennifer. Poriyal is a tamil word for Dry Curries. I think, the other dish you are referring is “Vegetable Kootu”. Kootu is a semi liquid dish and look like sambar. If you let me know which one you are referring, I will reply.
Thanks.
Kamala,
HI I am in India now and had a hand at making this. But it did not come out as I would have liked and as I remember having had tasted in the past… I guess I have some experience to gain!!! When I get back (to US) will try to follow up on my questions on Tamil cooking!!