Kerala Style Velarika Curry

Ingredients list for Kerala Style Velarika Curry

• 1/2 kilogram Cucumbers, yellow skinned
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 3-4 Green chillies, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Coconut,grated
• 3/4 cup Sour yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 3/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 8-10 Curry leaves
• 2-3 Dried red chillies, broken

Method

1. Pressure cook cucumber in two cups of water alongwith salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and green chillies for five to six minutes.
2. Combine grated coconut with yogurt and cumin seeds and grind into a paste.
3. Add this paste to the pressure cooker. Mix well. Bring it to a boil.
4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
5. Add curry leaves and dried red chillies. Saute for a minute and add to the pressure cooker.
6. Mix well and serve hot with steamed rice.