RIDGE GOURD CURRY | તુરીયા નું શાક

Ingredients

Ridge gourd  - 2,

Oil - 3 tbsp,

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp,

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp,

Asafetida - 1/8 tsp,

Garlic paste - 1 tbsp,

Salt - to taste,

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp,

Red chilli powder - 2 - 3 tsp,

Tomato ( chopped ) - 1/4 cup,

Coriander and cumin powder - 1/2 tbsp,

Jaggery sugar - 1/4 tsp,

Hot water - 1/2 cup,

Fresh coriander - 2 tbsp.

Method

Wash ridge gourd well. Remove top and bottom part. Peel off the skin.

Cut into pieces.

Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.

Add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Now add cumin seeds followed with asafetida.

Add ridge gourd pieces. Mix well. Let it cook covered for 2 - 3 minutes.

Add garlic paste. Mix well and cook covered for 2 - 3 minutes again.

Now add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well. Let it cook covered for 2 - 3 minutes.

Add red chilli powder and tomato.

Mix well and cook covered for 2 - 3 minutes.

Add hot water and cook covered for 5 - 8 minutes.

Add jaggery powder and coriander & cumin powder. Mix well and cook covered for 2 - 3 minutes.

Now check cooked ridge gourd with knife if its cooked or not.

Turn off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Notes

Taste and check ridge gourd before cooking, it should not be bitter in taste.

Adjust amount of spices as well as oil as per taste.
i used clay cooking pot to make this curry.
Cooking time may vary as per cooking vessel.