Parval phoDi

posted: 10.10. 2006, 10:30

parval sidedish

I am very fond of parvals… I was not able to get the English name for this. Parvals look like gherkins/tenDli but are much bigger and have a thicker skin. Also, they taste like phagil… another vegetable very popular among the konkanis. I have not tried any other sidedish with this parval but I simply love this simple fry.


Ingredients

  • Parval – about 7 to 8
  • Chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Method

  • Cut parval into long slices. You could probably make 3 slices out of each parval.
  • Add salt and chilli powder to this and mix well.
  • Shallow fry on a pan on both sides with enough oil till it becomes soft (for about 15 minutes on a low flame)
  • Serve with rice and daal or any other curry.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Comments

  1. Oct 10, 06:50 PM

    shilpa Says:

    I have seen this vegetable many times but never tried it (I even didn’t know the name). Will try the phodi soon… (are these the one kept in water in vegetable market??)

  2. Oct 11, 03:44 AM

    Nayan Says:

    Yes Shilpa…parvals are the ones which are kept in water in the vegetable market. However take care to use them as soon as possible (do not refrigerate for many days) as they are kept in the water in the market and are prone to rotting very soon.

  3. Oct 17, 10:02 AM

    MenuToday Says:

    Hi,
    I am visiting your blog first time. Waiting to see more konkani recipes. Your pic and curry looks nice.

  4. Oct 23, 12:39 PM

    Krithika Says:

    I love this vegetable. But is so expensive here. My mom makes something similar. Nice recipe

  5. Oct 30, 10:25 AM

    Asha Says:

    Looks wonderful, great job and keep it up!:)