Parangikai Poriyal / Yellow Squash Stir fry / Hara Kaddu Sabji

Name: Parangikai Poriyal / Yellow Squash Stir fry / Hara Kaddu Sabji
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Peeled and cubed Yellow Pumpkin (about 200 grams); 1/4 cup Carrots (diced -optional); 1/3 tsp Salt (or to taste); 1 tsp chopped Coriander; 1 sprig curry leaves; 2 Dry red chillies; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 2 TBSP Coconut (grated); 1 tsp oil (any neutral oil); 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp split black gram (urad dal); 1/4 tsp Asafoetida (skip for Gluten Free)

May 10, 2011

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Parangikkai Poriyal is a simple and delicious Vegan and Gluten Free stir fry with Yellow Squash. Served with Rice or flatbread (Chapati)

Quick and super easy to make, this dry curry can be had with tomatorasam / sambhar / vattakuzhambu or even just curd rice. The goodness of Squash along with a mild tempering and some freshly grated coconut in no -garlic no-onion affair makes it a great combo even with hot parathas / rotis.

Some people mash up the vegetable a bit to make Parangikai Poriyal but we at home prefer this just done. I have added carrots to make it healthier for my kid and also add in extra beta carotene to the dish ! I have shown both the pictures, so you can make it either way (with / without carrots) as we like both versions. If you love this veggie like we do, you can also try this simple tangy gravy – Kadag Puli -with coconut and tamarind for rotis / rice

Parangikkai Poriyal is a simple and delicious Vegan and Gluten Free stir fry with Yellow Squash. Served with Rice or flatbread (Chapati)

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Preparation time : 10 mins. Cooking time: 10 mins. Serves : 3

Ingredients to make Parangikka Poriyal

2 cups Peeled and cubed Yellow Pumpkin (about 200 grams)
1/4 cup Carrots (diced -optional)
1/3 tsp Salt (or to taste)
1 tsp chopped Coriander
1 sprig curry leaves
2 Dry red chillies
1/2 tsp Turmeric
2 TBSP Coconut grated
1 tsp oil (any neutral oil)
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp split black gram (urad dal)
1/4 tsp Asafoetida (skip for Gluten Free)

How to make Parangikkai Poriyal

Wash and lightly peel the yellow squash (if you peel it fully, it becomes mushy on cooking)
Cube into 1 inch bites
Saute the the pumpkin and carrots(if using) separately till tender but not mushy. Add a pinch of salt.
Depending on the size and quantity, this might take about 10 mins.
In a pan, splutter mustard, curry leaves, hing, urad dal.
When done, add turmeric, red chillies and stir.
Now add in the boiled veggies, and check for salt. Saute for just 1-2 minutes till mixed well.
Uncover and garnish with green coriander and grated coconut.
Serve hot with Tomato Rasam / Sambhar.

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