SAALI SUKKEYLELI(SUN DRIED PEELS)

SAALI  SUKKEYLELI(SUN DRIED PEELS)

The peels and seeds of the ash gourd,pumpkin etc are always thrown away. But they can be used by treating and drying them in the sun. They are fried and partaken with the meals , sometimes replacing the papads,vaadis etc.The process is very simple.

A reasonable quantity of the peels(cut into small pieces) and seeds rolled in requisite quantity of salt is sun dried for 2 to 3 days.

After it gets completely dried, store them in an airtight container.

They can be deep fried, whenever required, and can be used with the meals.

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DUDHIYA KOLE THALLELE(PUMPKIN BUDS/FLOWER FRY)

 

DUDHIYA KOLE THALLELE(PUMPKIN BUDS/FLOWER FRY)

People may not be knowing that the buds as well as the flower of the pumpkin are used in cooking. It tastes very good and  goes well with the meals.

Ingredients:

Flowers/buds-20 nos,

chilli powder-1 tsp,

turmeric powder-1/4 tsp,

hing-1/8 tsp,

Thallele Dudhiya Kole

rice flour-2 tbsps,

salt to taste and

oil for frying.

  

Method:

Mix all the condiments.

Wash the buds and add to the above mix.

Sprinkle little water and mix well. The masala should be uniformly distributed on the buds.

Keep aside for 5 mts.

Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the buds till crispy.

Place them on a paper napkin.

When cool, store them in an airtight container.

Note:

To get the proper crispiness, fry the buds on a medium flame.

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