Mathanga Erissery

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Mathanga Erissery

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 5
  • 1 cups mathanga (diced)


  • 1/2 cups van payar


  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1 pinch salt to taste


  • 2 nos to grind : shallots(optional)


  • 3-4 nos green chillies


  • 1/2 cups grated coconut


  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds


  • 2 nos for tempering :dry red chillies


  • 4 tbsp grated coconut


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 1 tsp mustard seeds


  • 2 tsp coconut oil

Directions

  • Soak red beans overnight; pressure cook the beans with enough water, red chillypowder,turmeric powder and salt for 4-5 whistle
  • After the pressure settles open the cooker
  • Add the pumpkin piece and cook uncovered till the pumpkin turns to soft and tender; when the pumpkin and beans is cooked slightly mash the pumpkin pieces
  • Grind grated coconut, cumin seeds, green chillies and small onions with little water to coarsed smooth paste (Note : The paste should not be watery, it should be in chutney consistency
  • )Add this ground coconut paste and mix thoroughly with pumpkin and red beans
  • Heat a tsp of oil in a pan , add mustard seeds when its starts to splutter, add dry red chillies,grated coconut and curry leaves and fry till they turn golden brown
  • (Note : Be sure not to burn it)Pour this tempering and drizzle ½ tsp of coconut oil over the gravy, mix well and adjust the salt
  • Serve with hot Kerala Red Rice and papadam
  • Enjoy