Kooka Khalkhalayile

Kooka Khalkhalayile - Sabitha Shenoy

Original recipe is for Neeli khalkhalayile. Tried for kooka and it is absolutely wonderful. Original shellfish recipe from Malathi Mallya.

Recipe: 

Boil and peel kooka and keep it aside(10-15). in a heavy bottomed pan or non stick pan , take oil(1-2 tbsp) add mustard when splutters add methi/fenugreek and toss then lower the heat, add red chilly powder depending on how spicy you need, lil bit of turmeric powder and then add the cooked and peeled kooka. toss well then add tamarind extract 1-2 tbsp, curry leaves 10-12 leaves, crushed or sliced garlic and salt and toss well. cover and cook on low flame tossing in between. when the masala coats to the kooka and you get a nice aroma the curry is ready. serve hot with Rice and dal.