Mangalorean Manoli Curry Recipe - Indian Gherkins Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Mangalorean Manoli Curry Recipe; we will first steam cook the Manoli

Step 2: You can use a pressure cooker or a steamer to cook it

Step 3: Precooking the Manoli (Indian Gherkins) makes the cooking process faster and more nutritious too

Step 4: I like to use a pressure cooker for steaming the vegetables

Step 5: To do this, place the cut Manoli (Indian Gherkins) along with a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of water into the pressure cooker

Step 6: Cover the pan, place the weight on and allow the vegetable to cook in the pressure cooker until you hear two whistles

Step 7: After a whistle, turn off the heat and you can place the pressure cooker under running water to release the pressure immediately

Step 8: Releasing the pressure immediately, helps retain the fresh green color of the Gherkins and also gives it a perfectly cooked texture

Step 9: Click here to watch the video of how to cook vegetables in a pressure cooker

Step 10: Our next step is to make the Manoli Curry Masala

Step 11: In a small pan; roast the dry red chillies, fenugreek, coriander, cumin and black pepper until you can smell the roasted aromas

Step 12: Add these to a small blender jar, along with the coconut, tamarind and turmeric powder

Step 13: Grind the spices adding very little water to make a smooth curry paste

Step 14: The Manoli curry paste is now ready

Step 15: Keep aside

Step 16: In the next step; heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan; add the chopped onions, and saute for a couple of minutes until the onions are soft and tender

Step 17: Add the curry paste and saute for a couple of more minutes

Step 18: Stir in the steamed gherkins, salt and add about 1-1/2 to 2 cups of water

Step 19: You essentially want a thick gravy for the Manoli Curry; hence add water accordingly

Step 20: Give all the ingredients a good stir

Step 21: Check the salt levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 22: Give the mixture a quick boil only when you are ready to serve

Step 23: Serve the Mangalorean Manoli Curry Recipe along with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha and Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita for an everyday meal