Turai aur Tamatar ki Sabzi

Ingredients 

• 3 medium ridge gourds (turai), peeled
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoons tamarind pulp
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3-4 fresh coriander sprigs
• 2-3 tablespoons ganthia

Method

1. Cut ridge gourds into small pieces.
2. Heat mustard oil in a non-stick wok, add asafoetida and cumin seeds and saute for 1 minute.
3. Add ridge gourds and mix. Saute for 1-2 minutes. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt and mix well.
4. Roughly chop tomatoes, grind them in a mixer and add to the wok. Mix well and cook for 6-8 minutes.
5. Add tamarind pulp and sugar and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. Chop coriander leaves and add to the wok and mix well.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot garnished with ganthia.