Name: Koorka gashi or koorka curry ( with coconut paste )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: en
Ingredients: 250 g Koorka; 1 1/4 cup water; 3/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste ); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 green chillies, slit lengthwise; 1 cup grated coconut; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder; 2 tablespoon water; Make a smooth paste of above ingredients with water; 2 teaspoon oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon jeera ( cumin seeds); 1 teaspoon fenugreek ( methi ) seeds; 1 spring curry leaves

Koorka gashi or koorka curry ( with coconut paste )

Main Dish

3 servings

15 min

30 min

Very Easy

Preparation

Soak Koorka in water for 4 hours ( to remove dirt ). Wash, clean and cut into cubes.
Cover with a lid and boil Koorka pieces in water with turmeric powder, green chillies and salt to taste for 25 - 30 minutes or till done.
Add coconut paste. Adjust gravy thickness as required by adding water. Mix well. Cook for another 10 minutes on a low heat.
For Seasoning:
Heat oil in a frying pan. Add mustard seeds. When they pop, add jeera, fenugreek and curry leaves. Saute on a low heat for 2 - 3 minutes ( till fragrant ). Pour this seasoning over curry and serve with rice.