On the side lane

Poriyal is a vegetable side dish, often made by combining a dal and a vegetable, usually wax gourd, which is commonly known as winter melon or pethakaddu. Using of canola oil for this dish helps the ginger-garlic paste come together. It’s also the perfect oil for sautéing aromatics, thanks to its own mild flavour.  

Poriyal

Serves: 2-3 persons | Preparation time: 20-25 minute | Cooking time: 20-25 minute

Ingredients

• 10 gm ginger 
• 5 cloves garlic 
• 2 tbsp plus 4-5 drops of canola oil
• 1/2 cup split pigeon pea (tur dal)
• 1 red chilly (dried)
• 1 tbsp split black gram (urad dal)
• 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves (kari patta)
• 2-3 green chillies 
• 1 small onion, finely sliced 
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
• 350 gm wax gourd (winter melon), deseeded and cut lengthwise into 5-6 pieces
• Pinch of salt