The original dish came from southern Kerala state of India. 
नारियल बटरनट करी (Hindi)
/naariyal bataranat karee/
Serves 6-8


1 organic butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch (12 mm) cubes (= 5-6 cups/650-780 g)
1 tsp. (2 g) cumin
1/2 tsp (1 g) each: cayenne & turmeric
1 jalapeño chili, slit lengthwise, keeping the top (or a can of jalapeño chiles)
1 organic minced garlic
1/4 cup (30 g) shredded coconut
1/2 cup (120 ml) canned organic coconut milk

एक /ek/ 1. In a deep pan, place the squash, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, chili, garlic, and 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 


दो /do/ 2. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes.


तीन /teen/ 3. Place dried coconut in a small skillet over medium heat, stir until toasted for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.



Tarka तर्क (method of sizzling whole spices in oil)

2 Tbs. (30 ml) olive oil

1 tsp. (5 g) mustard seed

1/2 tsp. (2,5 g) seeds

12-15 curry leaves (substitutions: organic lime zest, bay leaves, organic lemon zest, or basil leaves)

1 sliced organic shallot


चार /char/ 4. In a small skillet, toast the shredded coconut in the oil over medium-high.


पांच /panch/ 5. Add the mustard seeds and toast until they pop.


: /chay/ 6. Add the cumin seeds for a few seconds.


सात /sāth/ 7. Add the curry leaves, swirl around for a few seconds.


आठ /āt/ 8. Add the shallots, reduce the heat to medium-low, stir until well browned, 2-3 minutes.


नौ /nao/ 9. Pour mixture over the squash and serve immediately.



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