Coconut Parwal

INGREDIENTS

500gms Large Parwal
250gms potatoes
2 Tablespoon juice strained from freshly crushed Ginger
1 Tablespoon Cumin Powder
1 Tablespoon Coriander Powder
1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
1 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
½ Teaspoon Sugar
½ Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
1 Bay Leaf
1 Red chilly
Cumin seeds
4 Tablespoon oil
2 Tablespoon ghee
½ cup grated coconut

METHOD

Scrap the Parwal lengthwise leaving streaks of skin on alternate strokes

Chop off the pointed end at both side

Fry the Parwal for 4-5 mintues or till golden brown

Now fry the potatoes for 4-5 mintues

Drain and keep aside, remove the oil

In a small bowl add all the powdered ingredients and add little water to make a smooth paste

Now heat the oil and add bay leaf, cumin seeds and one red chilly and allow to crackle

Add the masala paste and stir well

Cook for 5 minutes while stirring continuously, sprinkle water if required

Add the strained Ginger Juice

Add salt, stir well to mix it thoroughly and cook for 2-3 minutes on high heat


Now lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or till the parwal and potatoes are soft

Remove the cover and add the grated coconut and little ghee

Mix it well and check for seasoning, adjust accordingly

Cook till the oil separates on the side


Garnish it with little coconut on top and serve hot with rice/ rotis.