ALOE VERA CURRY (Rajasthani)

Aloe vera plant is well known for its medicinal properties.These days it is found in health and cosmetic products.Ever thought that it could be used as a vegetable too.In Rajasthan it is known as Gawar Patha and a curry is made with its pulp.This recipe is quite close to the Rajasthani one, but I have not used mustard oil which is generally used in Rajasthan for cooking and I have added a couple of ingredients which I thought give a better taste to the curry.

Ingredients:

Aloe vera leaves ..... 2

Red chilli powder ... 1/2 tsp.

Coriander powder .... 1 tsp.

Asafoetida ............... a pinch

Fenugreek seeds ..... 1/2 tsp.

Aniseeds ................ 1/2 tsp.

Amchoor powder .... 1/2 tsp.

Jaggery .................. 1/2 tsp.( a small piece)

Black cardamom ...... 1

Star anise ............... 1

Cinnamon stick ....... 1 inch piece.

Tomato puree ........... 1 tbsp.

Yogurt ..................... 1 tbsp.

Salt ................... to taste.

Oil

Method:

1. Peel and cut the aloe vera leaves into cubes.

2. Boil them for 2-3 minutes with salt. Drain and set aside.

3. In a pan heat a little oil and add the whole spices.Now add the asafoetida, red chilli powder,jaggery, salt and coriander powder. Add a little water and put the aloe vera cubes.Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

4. Mix the beaten yogurt to the curry and keep stirring on medium flame for 1-2 minutes.

This curry goes well with missi roti and plain rice.

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