Koorka Mezhukkupiratti/Chinese potato stir fry and Award

Koorka (Chinese Potato) is familiar to all malayalees..It is also known as "chivakizhnagu'", "cheenakizhangu" or "sheevakizhangu". In Kerela, people usually use the word sheema(ശീമ) (or cheena - ചീന) as a prefix to point out (refer) the items/things are related to (or originated from) China. For example the wok which is originated form china is known as cheenachatty.

Koorka is a seasonal vegetable. In Kerala, it is normaly cultivated during the months of July-August. It is more popular in northern Kerala. Here in USA, we hardly find this product in any shops,sometimes we can find this vegettables in chinese and indian grocery.The best thing is that here in US we can find the cleaned and cut koorka, sometimes cooked one (in frozen form) is also available. However the frozen one doesn't have the exact taste, but nothing is better than something .so we used to buy it whenever we find it in the shops regardless of whether it is fresh or frozen.

I am a great fan of this vegetable. My favorite dish is koorka mezhukkupuratti (Stir fry),like to have it with plain rice. Yesterday while shopping ,in the indian grocery, we found this vegetable. I was so happy. Bought 4 packets ( we don't know whether it will be available for our next shopping :))

Amma used to prepare this at home but i always found the cleaning part is so difficult. Because of the small size it takes more time to rub off of the skin.. At once I can finish 1-2 plate full of koorka with a bowl of rice. I don't need any other curry..My husband also loves this dish. 
Usually we used to dine out on weekends..But this Saturday (yesterday) I was not interested to go out for dinner. I told my husband that always having food from outside is not that good for our health. My hus really got surprised because on weekends I always ready to dine out. While having the dinner he said "Ok, now I know why the outside food is not good for health" ( I prepared the koorkka mezhukkupiratti and rasam).

This one is a very easy to prepare dish. If u running out of time and have this veg in ur refrigerator go with it. if u need some curry just prepare rasam. Not necessary prepare any other dish.

Ok let me explain the preparation of this delicious mezhukkupiratti.

Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Cost of the item: 2.99 usd/bag
Ingredients
Koorka(chineese Potato) : 1 cup
Shallots/Onion: 8 nos/1/2 portion
Green Chili: 3 nos
Garlic: 1 pod
Turmeric Powder:1/2 tsp
Oil : 3 tbsp
salt: to taste
Curry Leaves: 1 spring
Preparation

Step1: 

• Dice the onion into very small pieces.
• Here i got the cleaned and cooked koorka .If u r using the fresh koorkka,clean it and cut into small pieces. Cook it with very little water and pinch of turmeric (add salt to taste).

Step2:

• Heat oil in a pan ,add the chopped garlic and green chili. sauté for sometime
• Add the diced onion and saute well
• Add the turmeric powder and salt,mix well

Step3:

• Add the cooked koorka into the onion mix.Let it cook for 5 minutes in medium heat.
• Garnish with curry leaves.

The delicious Koorka is ready to have.Have it with rice

Cook's Tip

•  if u r using the fresh koorka.,Wash it 3-4 times after rub off the skin
• Cut them into small pieces and add turmeric powder and salt while cooking(if u r using fresh one)
• Do not over cook the koorka.
• The garlic is optional.I always use garlic with the ground vegetable as because its good for digestion.

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