How to make Turi Bhaji -

Ridge gourd cooked in onion tomato gravy with spices.

Sanjeev Kapoor

This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

Main Ingredients : Ridge Gourd, Onion (प्याज़ )

Cuisine : Sindhi

Course : Main Course Vegetarian


Turi Bhaji

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Sindhi cuisine is delightful, and those who have had a taste of it will know that there is a great deal of flavour and spice in this cuisine. This does not mean that all food in Sindhi cuisine is spicy, as there are plenty of sweet dishes in it to. 
Sindhi cuisine is a result of many influences - Baluchistan touches the border of Sindh and so does Punjab – so there is bound to be an immigration of ideas! It goes without saying that pre-partition played an immense role in making Sindhi cuisine what it is today. As Sindh was once part of India, Indian foods have had a large influence is shaping Sindhi cuisine. The spicy and aromatic features of Sindhi and Indian meals are similar. Sindhi cuisine refers to the cuisine of the Sindhis from Sindh, Pakistan and India. 
Combinations of dishes are also important in Sindhi cuisine. Over the years the best ones have lasted and are repeatedly presented together.

Prep Time : 11-15 minutes

Cook time : 26-30 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Moderate

Taste : Spicy

Ingredients for Turi Bhaji Recipe

  • Ridge Gourd chopped 500 grams

  • Onion chopped 2 medium

  • Oil 4 tablespoons

  • Green chillies chopped 3

  • Salt to taste

  • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon

  • Tomatoes chopped 2 medium

  • Red chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoons

  • Coriander powder 2 teaspoons

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a kadai. Add the onions and sauté for four to five minutes. Add green chillies, salt, turi and turmeric powder and cook on low heat for eight to ten minutes.

Step 2

Add the tomatoes, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cook for another five to seven minutes or until the tomatoes are completely cooked.

Step 3

Serve hot with parantha or khichdi.

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