Maskasangi Magge Koddel Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Preheat a pan and dry roast 4 dry red chillies, 1 tbsp coriander seeds and roast on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes till the aroma of the spices comes through. Turn off the heat.

step 2

• STEP 1.Transfer the roasted spices to the small grinding jar. Add ½ cup freshly grated coconut and a little water and grind to a smooth paste.

step 3

• STEP 1.In a pressure cooker add 1 drumstick cut into 1 inch pieces, 1 cup mangalore cucumber diced, salt to taste, 1 tsp turmeric (haldi) powder, ½ tsp red chilli powder (optional), 2 tbsp jaggery, 1 cup tamarind water and freshly ground chilli coconut masala .stir well. Pressure cook for 3 whistles. Turn off the heat and allow pressure to release naturally.

step 4

• STEP 1.In a pan add 1 tsp oil and allow it to get hot. Add 6 crushed garlic cloves and saute till garlic turns light brown and aroma is released. Turn off the heat and add garlic tadka to the koddel (curry)in the pressure cooker.