Valakkai varuval masala

Ingredients

• 2 medium sized Valakkai peeled and slice lengthwise as thinly as possible
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon chillie powder
• 1 tablespoon curd
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• salt to taste
• 1 red onion chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• few curry leaves
• chopped coriander leaves

For Masala Paste:

• 1/2 cup chopped shallots
• 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
• 2 dried chillies
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• few curry leaves
• 1 large tomato chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ajwain seeds
• salt to taste
• 1/4 fresh grated coconut