Lavanya's Valaikkai

Ingredients :

valaikkai
onions
tomatoes
ginger & garlic paste
pattai
lavangam
coriander powder – very little
chilli powder
salt
coconut
sombu

Method :

Cut the valaikkai lengthwise and then chop into ¼ inch pieces.

Deep fry these in oil and keep aside.

Grind the coconut and sombu and keep aside.

In a pan, add oil and season it with pattai, lavangam etc.

Add the onions and sauté till brown and then add gg paste and once that is cooked, add tomatoes.

Now add turmeric, salt, coriander powder, chilli powder and allow it to cook.

Now add the ground coconut and sombu mixture and allow it to come to a boil and cook.

Then add the fried valaikkai and keep it covered for 5 – 10 minutes until the gravy is absorbed by the valaikkai.

PS : you can also use potato instead of valaikkai.