THOTAKURA PULLAKURA

a curry that is rich in nutrition's and very healthy

PREP TIME: 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS

ONION	1 SMALL OR 1/2
TOMATO	2
THOTA KURA (ARAI KIRRA)(AMARATH LEAVES)	1 BUNCH
GREEN CHILI’S	4 - 5
TURMERIC POWDER	A PINCH
RAW MANGO PIECES	4 – 5 SMALL PIECES
SALT	TO TASTE
MUSTARD SEEDS	½ tsp
CUMIN SEEDS (JEERA)	½ tsp
CURRY LEAVES	10
GARLIC CLOVES (CRUSHED)	4

METHOD

 Ø  Wash thotakura, drain the water and chop it roughly. Add cut tomatoes, chili’s, chopped thotakura, pinch of turmeric powder, 1 cup water and pressure cook it for 2 - 3 whistles.

  Ø  Once cooked, add salt and mash it till soft.

  Ø  Heat oil in a pan, temper mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, garlic cloves and add the cooked thotakura to it. Cook until boil.

Serve it with hot rice and ghee.

SUGGESTIONS:

ü  You can also use tamarind instead of raw mango. If using tamarind add it finally and allow it to boil.