Padavalanga-Vanpayar Erisseri (Snakegourd-Red Cow Peas Errisseri)

Ingredients for Padavalanga Vanpayar Erisseri (Snakegourd-Red Cowpeas Errisseri):

1. Red cow peas – 1 cup

2. Snake gourd – 1 small

   Green chilli – 2, split

   Turmeric powder – ½ small spoon

   Salt – As needed

3. Grated coconut – 1 cup

   Cumin – ¼ small spoon

   Shallots – 2

   Garlic – 1 clove

   Green chilli – 1

   Turmeric powder – ½ small spoon

4. Coconut oil – 2 big spoons

5. Mustard seeds – ½ small spoon

   Dried red chilli – 2, cut into pieces

   Curry leaves – 2 sprigs

   Grated coconut (for frying) – 1 big spoon

How to prepare Padavalanga Vanpayar Erisseri (Snakegourd-Red Cowpeas Erisseri)?

1. Soak red cow peas for 2 hours and cook on the stove. 

2. When it is half cooked, add the ingredients listed under section 2 and cook well. 

3. Grind the ingredients listed under section 3 slightly in a mixer, add to the cooked mixture, and stir well. Put off the flame.

4. Fry the ingredients listed under section 5 in coconut oil and add to the curry. 

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, May 10 – 23, 2025

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