Ghia Sabzi

(Bottlegourd Curry)

20 min

Prep (min)

2-3

Katoris

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Vegetarian

Nutrient Information — per 1 Katori

78 Kcal

Energy (kcal)

1.6 g

Protein

5.9 g

Carbohydrate

4.5 g

Total Fats

Amount per diet plan: 1/2 Katori at one time

Ingredients

3 cups Bottle gourd, cut into cubes

2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

4 cloves Garlic, crushed

4 tsp Mustard oil

3 cups Water

1/4 tsp Asafoetida (hing)

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

2 whole Green chillies, sliced (optional)

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1/2 tsp Coriander powder

1/4 tsp Red chilli powder (optional)

Use minimal Amount of salt

1/4 tsp Garam masala (freshly prepared)

Method of Preparation

Peel and slice the bottle gourd into smaller cubes.

Crush the garlic and ginger, slice the green chillies, peel, wash and chop the onion.

In a karahi, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and asafoetida (hing) and let them splutter.

Add the garlic, ginger, onions, and green chillies and saute for a few minutes. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, and turmeric powder after the onions are cooked. Mix well.

Add chopped tomatoes and saute until soft.

Then add diced bottle gourd in the pan, mix well with the masala.

Using a pan lid to cover, cook the bottle gourd over low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Cook until the bottle gourd becomes tender. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. It should be soft, but not mushy.

Serve hot with multigrain rotis.