Teasle-Gourd-Masala-Curry

#TeasleGourdMasalaCurry : #TeasleGourd is generally known as #spinygourd. It just looks like bitter gourd inside and taste also the same as bitter gourd but less bitter in taste.

It is called #kheksi or #khexi in Chhattisgarh. It is known as #kantola or #kakrol in Gujarath and #kakode in Punjab.
Here let me present a curry made with this vegetable.

Ingredients :
1/4 kg	Teasle gourd, chop nicely
1 pinch	Turmeric powder
1/4 Tsp	Salt
For Masala :
3 Tsp	Coconut scrapings
1 or 2	Red chilly
1 Tsp	Cumin seeds
1 Tsp	Fennel
1/2 Tsp	Coriander seeds
1/4 Tsp	Salt
1	Onion, chop
10 to 12	Curry leaves
2 Tsp	Coriander leaves
10 to 12	Mint leaves [ optional ]
To Temper :
1/2 Tsp	Mustard seeds
1 Tsp	Black gram split
2 Tsp	Oil

Method :
Wash teasle gourd and chop into 1/4 inch cubes.

Pressure cook adding salt, turmeric powder and 1/2 cup of water for a whistle.
Immediately release the steam.
Transfer cooked teasle gourd into a bowl.

Take all the ingredients except onion in a mixer grinder jar.
First grind without water.
Then add little water and grind well.
Now add onion and run for few seconds only.
Keep aside the prepared masala.

Keep a kadai on a stove over slow flame with oil.
Splutter mustard seeds and then add urad dhal.
Now add cooked teasle gourd and saute for a minute.

Add prepared masala and adjust salt & red chilly powder.

Mix well and simmer over a slow flame.
Keep stirring at regular interval.

Transfer into a serving bowl once it dries up and slightly turns golden brown in color.
Garnish with coriander leaves.

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