Puli Koddel ! ( Sweet, Sour, and Spicy Coconut gravy of Ash Gourd )

Puli Koddel ! ( Sweet, Sour, and Spicy Coconut gravy of Ash Gourd ) 

• Ash gourd-1/2 kg
• Grated coconut- 3 tbsp
• Red chillies-6 to 8 
• Coriander seeds-3 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds-2 pinch 
• Mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp 
• Cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp
•  Black gram dhal /Urad dhal,-2 tsp
•  Bengal gram dal /Channa dal,-2 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
• Raw Rice- 1 tsp
• Jaggery- Lemon size 
• Thick Tamarind pulp-2 tsp 
•  Til (Sesame seeds)-1tbsp
• Salt- to taste

  Seasoning

• Oil-2 tsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves -1 sprig .

Method 
Wash, peel and cut the ash gourd into medium pieces and boil it with salt ,jaggery and tamarind pulp . Dont over cook it .

In a kadai, dry fry ( DONT ADD OIL ) red dry chillies, grated  coconut , coriander seeds, urad dhal, channa dhal, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, raw rice, cumin seeds, thil  separately till they are golden in color .Cool it 

Grind together all the dry roasted ingredients along with turmeric powder to a coarse powder  .

Add the ground power to the cooked ash gourd , add little water n then boil well ! 

Finally give the seasoning !