Kochur Loti with Coconut Fry

Ingredients:

  • Kochur Loti- 200g,(1-1/2" long pieces)
  • Shredded Coconut- 4tbsp
  • Finely Chopped onion- 1 small
  • Diced tomato-1 small
  • Black Zeera- 1/4 tsp
  • Green chillies, slit- 3-4
  • Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
  • Red Chili powder- 1/4 tsp
  • Coriander powder- 1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil- 2 tbsp
  • Water- 2 cups
Procedures:
  1. Bring water to boil, add Kochur Loti, 1/2 tsp salt, a pinch of turmeric. Cover and boil for 10-12 minutes. Drain water thoroughly.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, add black zeera and green chilies, then add chopped onion. Saute till golden brown.
  3. Add Kochur Loti and fry for 8-10 minutes on medium heat.
  4. Add diced tomato, shredded coconut, turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, add salt. Saute for 5-7 minutes or until Kochur Loti is completely covered with all masala and coconut. Cover to cook on medium low heat for 5-7 minutes. stir occasionally to ensure that the vegetable does not stock to the bottom of the pan. (This dish is dry and does not need water).
  5. Serve hot with roti (chapati) or rice.