Ingredients: kg Ridge Gourd (Turai/ Peerkangai) - cubed, Potato (Aloo) - cubed, Tomatoes - chopped finely, Onion - finely chopped, cloves Garlic - minced, inch Ginger - grated, Tablespoon Cumin powder (Jeera), teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi), teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania), teaspoon Garam masala powder, - to taste, teaspoon Red Chilli powder, Tablespoon Sunflower Oil, teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera), teaspoon Mustard seeds, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Turai Aloo Ki Sabzi, firstly prepare all the ingredients required for the sabzi and keep it aside.Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Once it is hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let it splutter.Add garlic and ginger, saute till the raw smell disappears. Soon after they splutter, add in onions and saute till translucent.Add tomatoes and cook till tender and mushy.Add potatoes, saute for few minutes and add the turai cubes in it and occasionally saute. Keep the sabzi covered while cooking. Add water just enough to make a curry like consistency.Once the potatoes and ridge gourd are cooked, add in the remaining spices including cumin powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and saute till combined well. Check the salt and spices adjust to suit your taste.Let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes more and serve hot.Serve Turai Aloo Ki Sabzi Recipe along with Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita and Phulka for your everyday meals.