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TORAI SABZI (RIDGE GOURD CURRY)

TORAI SABZI

Nutrient information for ½ katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

71

1.7

5.6

4.4

2-3 katoris
30 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, 1600 kcal, 1800 kcal, you can consume: ½ katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 kcal, you can consume: 3/4 katori
  • 3.5 cups ridge gourd (torai), cut into cubes
  • 3/4 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 whole green chilli, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 4 tsp mustard oil
  • 3 cups water

Dry Spices

  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/8 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
  • Use minimal amount of salt
  1. Peel and wash torai (ridge gourd) and cut it into cubes. 
  2. Peel, wash, and chop the onion, tomato then slice the green chillies. 
  3. Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Toss in asafoetida (hing) and sauté briefly until fragrant. 
  4. Add the chopped onions and green chillies, sautéing until the onions become translucent. Add turmeric powder and mix well. 
  5. Add the chopped torai (ridge gourd), mix well to coat with the spices. 
  6. Cover the pan and cook on medium-low heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the torai is tender. 
  7. Add chopped tomatoes and a minimal amount of salt, adjusting to taste. Mix well and continue to cook uncovered for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the sabzi is fully cooked. 
  8. Remove from heat and transfer the torai sabzi to a serving dish. 
  9. Serve hot with roti or rice as a side dish

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The content of the website is part of a research study led by Prof Ambuj Roy (Department of Cardiology) & Prof Archna Singh (Department of Biochemistry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi and Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath at TGI, Delhi. The research study is a grant of Indian Council of Medical Research.                           

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