Ashgourd/poosanikkai rasavaangi

By : Rajeswari Vijayanand
Category : Vegetables
Servings : 4
Time Taken : 15-30 mins
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Method

1. Cook cut cubes of ash gourd with turmeric in enough water, a sprig of curry leaves and salt, till soft.
2. Then add the tamarind extract.
3. Roast the ingredients separately and grind together to a coarse powder.
4. Add this powder to the cooked ash gourd, stir well and boil.
5. Grind the coconut with some water and add to it.
6. Boil and temper.
7. Mix well and serve as an accompaniment for rice. 

Ingredients:
1&1/2 cups - ash gourd (cubed into 1 inch pieces)
1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
Salt as needed
1 sprig - curry leaves
1 tbsp - thick extract of tamarind
1/4 cup - grated coconut

To roast and powder:
1&1/2 tbsp - urad dal
1 tbsp - dry coriander seeds
4-5 - red chillies
1/4 tsp - asafetida

To temper:
1 tsp - mustard
1 tsp - urad dal
1 sprig - curry leaves
2 tsp - coconut oil