NENDHRA PAZHAM PULISSERY

      Nendhra Pazham Pulissery is a wonderful Curry prepared with Ripe Nendhra Pazham, Coconut paste and Yogurt/Curd.  This Curry has a combined taste of Sweet, Sour and Spicy nature.  Nendhra Pazham pieces are cooked with a hint of Turmeric & Red Chilli Powder until soft and then laced with ground coconut paste, Curd/Yogurt and finally tempered with local spices undoubtedly in Coconut Oil.  This gives Nendhra Pazham Pulissery a typical Nadan Ruchi. 

    Pulissery is a dish, unique to Kerala cuisine.  It is an easy recipe which can be prepared with Kerala's own Banana - Nendhra Pazham alias Etha Pazham.  You can use over ripe or slightly under ripe Nendhra Pazham in this recipe.  Over ripe Nendhra Pazham tends to get mushy when cooked.  So cook accordingly.  This Nendhra Pazham Pulissery is sure to grab your taste buds with its wonderful combination of taste & flavours.  

    When it comes to the dishes prepared for a Sadhya, you can see extensive use of Local fruits and Vegetables.  Fruits like Mangoes, Jackfruit, Pineapple, Nendhra Pazham, Grapes, Dates & Apples are used in a variety of dishes. Pulissery is served as one of the Ozhichu Curries or as Koottans in a Sadhya. Try preparing different types of Pulissery for each day of Onam or just prepare it as curry for Lunch. It can be prepared with Vegetables like Ash Gourd(Kumbalanga), Cucumber(Vellirikka), Elephant Yam(Chena), Ethakka(Raw Nendhra Banana), Chembu(Taro) and with fruits like Nendhra Banana, Pineapple for Pineapple Pulissery or Ripe Mango for Mambazha Pulissery.  But when it prepared with Ripe local fruits like Pineapple, Mango or Nendhra Pazham, this subtle curry goes to the next level.  

    Serve this Nendhra Pazham Pulissery with steamed rice or Kerala Matta Rice and Veggies for a complete lunch. Or serve it as one Ozhichu Curries in Sadhya.

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Cuisine - Kerala (South India)
Course - Side Dish
Spice Level - Low-Moderate
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 4
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 5 -10 Minutes
Cooking Time - 15 - 20 Minutes

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HOW TO COOK NENDHRA PAZHAM PULISSERY/ETHAPAZHA PULISSERY

NENDHRA PAZHAM PULISSERY

 

INGREDIENTS:

To Cook Nendhra Pazham:

Nendhra Pazham - 1 Cup
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
Salt - To Taste

To Grind:

Coconut - 1/2 Cup
Green Chillies - 2 No's.
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Teaspoon

For Tempering:

Coconut Oil - 1 Tablespoon
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 Teaspoon
Dry Red Chillies - 1 No's.
Curry Leaves - 2 Sprigs

For Nendhra Pazham Pulissery:

Yogurt/Curd - 1 -11/2 Cups
Fenugreek Seeds Powder - 1/4 Teaspoon
Jaggery - a Small Piece

METHOD:

For Nendhra Pazham Pulissery:

• Dry Roast the Fenugreek Seeds and grind it into a fine powder and keep it aside.
• Clean, peel, and dice the Nendhra Pazham.  Cut it into thick slices and then can cut it into two or fours.
  
• Add Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder and Salt to Taste to the Nendhra Pazham pieces.
• Add 1/2 Cup of Water and cook until Nendhra Pazham pieces turn soft. Do not overcook.
  
• Grind the ingredients mentioned under 'To Grind' with some water into a fine paste.
• Add the ground Coconut paste to the cooked Nendhra Pazham pieces and allow it to boil on a low flame.
• Beat the Curd/Yogurt and pour it into the Nendhra Pazham-Coconut Mix.
• Add Jaggery to the Nendhra Pazham Pulissery and mix well.
• Lower the flame and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat Coconut Oil in another pan.
• Splutter Mustard Seeds, Dry Red Chillies and Curry Leaves in it.
• Pour the tempered ingredients to the Nendhra Pazham Pulissery and give a quick stir.
• Sprinkle powdered Fenugreek Seeds and mix well.
• Serve Nendhra Pazham Pulissery hot with steamed rice or Kerala Rose Matta Rice.

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NENDHRA PAZHAM PULISSERY

 NOTES:

• I have used the ripe Nendhra Pazham, in the recipe.
• Can also use overripe or slightly under ripe Nendhra Pazham.
• Use fresh Yogurt/Curd(Not sour) for the recipe.
• Instead of adding powdered Fenugreek Seeds, can also splutter whole fenugreek seeds along with Mustard seeds while tempering.
• Adjust the number of spices to suit your taste preference.
• Nendhra Pazham on its own adds a tinge of sweetness to this Pulissery.
• Adjust the amount of Jaggery to suit your taste preference.
• Can prepare the same recipe with Pineapple  for Pineapple Pulissery or Ripe Mangoes for Mambazha Pulissery.