Name: Karkadaka Puzhukku
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Yam (chena); 1/2 cup Taro ( chembu); 1/2 cup Taro stem (here I didn't use, chembu thal); 1/4 cup Tapioca (kappa); 1 cubed Raw Banana (pacha kaya); 8 finely Small onion; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp Chilli powder; 3 Green chilli; 2 Dried red chilli; Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Coconut oil; 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds; Salt to taste

Karkadaka Puzhukku

Karkadaka Puzhukku

Karkadakam is the time when the monsoon reach its peak. Karkadaka puzhukku is a traditional,nutritious recipe and easy to prepare. This specialty is made during the month of Karkkidakam, when the heavy rains are likely to pave the way for ill health.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

1/2 cup Yam chena
1/2 cup Taro chembu
1/2 cup Taro stem here I didn't use, chembu thal
1/4 cup Tapioca kappa
1 cubed Raw Banana pacha kaya
8 finely Small onion
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/4 tsp Chilli powder
3 Green chilli
2 Dried red chilli
Curry leaves
2 tbsp Coconut oil
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
Salt to taste

Instructions

Cut and wash all the vegetables and keep it aside.
Pressure cook the washed vegetables with salt, turmeric,chilli powder and little water for 2 whistles.
Heat coconut oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds,add dried red chilli and saute it.Then add small onions along with green chillies,curry leaves and saute it well.
Add the cooked vegetables to the pan and mix well.
Karkadaka Puzhukk is ready.Serve hot with Kanji,pickles and pappadam.