chamadumpala curry

Ingredients

1. Chama Dumpa or Arbi – 300 gms
2. Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
3. Udad Dal – 1 tsp
4. Red Chilli Powder – 3/4 tsp or to taste
5. Oil – 2 tbsp
6. Method
   
7. Scrub the chama dumpa thoroughly to get rid of all the dirt.
8. Add the chama dumpa to a large vessel that will fit in your pressure cooker.
9. Add enough water so that the water level rises to about 1/2″ above the arbi.
10. Add 1/2 tsp salt.
11. Pressure cook the arbi for 2 whistles (2 releases of pressure).
12. Let the cooker cool a bit.
13. Drain the water and rinse the arbi in cold water.
14. Peel the arbi.
15. Cut in 1/2 along the length and cut into 1/2″ pieces.
16. In a kadai, heat the oil.
17. Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
18. Add the udad dal and stir-fry till it is golden brown.
19. Add the curry leaves and stir-fry for a few seconds.
20. Add the cut arbi pieces and mix well.
21. Over low to medium heat, let the arbi pieces fry while turning them over at 2-3 minute intervals.
22. Fry till all the pieces have started to turn golden brown on all sides.
23. Turn off the heat.
24. Add salt and red chilli powder.
25. Mix well.
26. Serve hot with sambar rice or curd rice.

Tips
Be careful not to overco

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