Saturday, February 4, 2012

Vankaya Chikkudu koora

Ingredients
Brinjal pieces - 1cup 
Chikkudu pieces - 1 cup
Onion chopped - 11/2 cup
Jeera - 1 tsp
Grind to paste
Ginger - 1" piece
Garlic - 1 clove
Green chilly - to taste
coriander leaves - few 
Dry Spice powders
Coriander powder - 1tsp
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4th tsp
Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste


Preparation Method
1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and once they splutter add onions and fry
2. Add the ground paste (Grind to paste ingredients) and fry for few seconds.
3. Add all the dry spice powders and fry till all have mixed well.
4. Add the cut vegetables and mix well till all the spices are mixed well.
5. Close lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
6. Serve hot with rice or rotis ... :)