How to make Turai Kaliya -
Delicious ridge gourd preparation with richness of dried fruits and nuts.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Ridge Gourd, Khoya
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Turai Kaliya Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Turai Kaliya Recipe
Ridge Gourd 400 grams
Khoya 100 grams
Cashewnuts 10-12
Raisins 10-12
Onion 2 medium
Ginger 1 inch piece
Almonds 1/2 cup
Split Bengal gram (chana dal) 4 tablespoons
Peppercorns 10-12
Peppercorns 3/4 cups
Cloves 4-5
Cinnamon 4 inch stick
Green cardamoms 4-5
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander seeds 2 tablespoons
Sea salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Peel and wash ridge gourd and cut into one and half inch long pieces. Slit through the middle lengthwise and keep soaked in water.
Step 2
Drain ridge gourd and stuff with khoya. Peel, wash and slice onions finely. Peel, wash and grind ginger. Blanch and peel almonds. Grind to a paste.
Step 3
Roast chana dal, cool and grind to a fine powder. Crush peppercorns
Nutrition Info
Calories : 2576 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 48.8 gm
Protein : 99 gm
Fat : 220.4 gm
Other : 23.4gm
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