Turai ki sabzi
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Peel, wash, and check the ridge gourd for bitterness, then cut into small pieces.
- 2Heat oil in a kadhai over medium heat.
- 3Add the prepared ridge gourd to the pan.
- 4Add salt and turmeric powder, stir well, cover, and cook.
- 5Increase heat to dry up the excess liquid released by the vegetable if desired.
- 6Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, and roasted cumin powder, and mix well.
- 7Stir in the ghee before turning off the heat.
Ingredients
- 1 kg turai (ridge gourd)
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- to taste salt
- to taste turmeric powder
- 2 tsp red chilli powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder
- 1 tbsp ghee
Equipment
kadhaiknifespoon
Tips
- Check ridge gourd for bitterness before cooking; if bitter, do not use.
- Ridge gourd peel can be saved, salted, and fried to make a crispy side dish for dal rice.
- You can add black pepper powder as a substitute or addition to the red chilli powder.
- Serve with hot rotis.