Wash arbi properly to take out soil
Peel off them with the help of knief then again wash it
Cut it lengthwise in 4-6 pieces as thickness of arbi
It can be cut into thick round pieces
Heat oil in a heavy bottom kadai on high flame
Reduce heat to medium heat
Crack panchforan for 20 seconds or it turns to pink colour
Add onion paste in oil,fry for 2 minutes or fry till colour starts change in light pink colour
Now add garlic paste, stir well and fry for 1 minute
Put mustard paste, fry for 2 minutes
Stir 2-3 times while cooking
Now add turmeric, coriander,both chilly powder, tomato and 2 tbsp water and fry for 5 minutes on low heat with lid
Stir 2-3 times in between to prevent from burning masala
Now add arbi pieces in masala, cook for 10 - 15 minutes or till oil start coming out from masala
Add lemon juice, salt and 2+1/2 cup water for making gravy
Cook it for another 15 - 20 minutes on low heat with lid or till arbi turns soft and gravy reaches required thickness
Sprinkle coriander leaves and mix well
Serve semi hot with rice and chapati,Most of people love to eat this recipe with rice, no dal required with this recipe because of its tangy, spicy and tasty gravy
