1/4 kg White gourd (Kumbalanga)1 no Raw mango1 tsp Turmeric powder2 tbsp Chana dal4 nos Red chillies3 nos Green chillies1 tsp Fenugreek (Uluva)1 1/2 cup Grated coconut1/2 cup Slightly soured buttermilk1 tsp Mustard seeds2 tsp Coconut oil1 piece JaggerySalt (As reqd) For preparing mangakootan - brahmin special, first cut and wash white gourd and mango. Boil it with sufficient quantity of water adding turmeric powder and salt.Fry channa dal, red chillies(3 nos) and fenugreek(1/2 tsp) in hot coconut oil. Grind the fried items with grated coconut and green chillies.Add the ground mixture to the first step and boil for a few minutes.Add jaggery.Add slightly soured butter milk and as it starts foaming a bit stop cooking. Care should be taken that it should not be boiled.Fry mustard seeds, fenugreek and red chilly(1 no) and add this to the mixture.Add curry leaves. Mangakootan - brahmin special recipe is ready. Kerala
Was looking for an everyday curry. Tried this recipe yesterday. It was very delicious. Will make this a part of my menu henceforth!