Kumbalanga Manga Curry

Kumbalanga(Ash Gourd) & Mango Curry

Kumbalanga Manga Curry

1.Kumbalanga/Ash Gourd-1 1/2 cup(roughly chopped)

Muringakka/Drumsticks -1(optional)

Raw Mango-1

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Cook the Kumbalanga along with 1 cup water,turmeric and salt till it's cooked through.Now Add the cut Drumsticks & the sliced mango pieces and cook.

2.Coconut grated-3/4 cup

Cumin jeera-1/4 tsp

Shallots-3-4

Green Chilli-4-5

Curry leaves-2 sprigs

Meanwhile grind the above ingredients adding enough water to a fine paste.

Once the mangoes are cooked through ,reduce the heat and add the ground paste along with some water to the mixture and a pinch of red chilli powder & mix well.Cook this for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell goes.Set this aside.

For tempering

3.Coconut Oil-2tsp

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Whole red Chillies-2-3

Curry leaves-2 sprigs

Shallots-2-3 sliced

In a small pan heat oil and splutter the mustard.Add the broken red Chillies and sliced shallots & fry till golden.Turn off the stove and add the curry leaves & fry.Now pour this seasoning over the curry & stir in.Kumbalanga Manga curry is ready to

serve with rice.