Parwal Ki Sabji or Easy Aloo Parwal Recipe
Parwal ki Sabji, also known as Aloo Parwal, is a popular dish from Indian cuisine, made with Parwal (Pointed gourd) and potato. It's a simple and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed with rice or roti. Here is a basic recipe for making Parwal ki Sabji:
Ingredients:
- 500g Parwal (Pointed gourd)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
- Clean and trim the ends of the Parwal. Peel the skin and slice them into round shape.
- In a pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds and let it crackle.
- Add the onions and sauté until they are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and green chilies and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add the parwal and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add salt to taste, mix well and cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook the parwal and potatoes on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until they are tender and fully cooked.
- Once the parwal and potatoes are cooked, turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve the Parwal ki Sabji hot with rice or roti.
You can add some other vegetables like tomatoes or peas to make it more flavorful and nutritious.
You can also make it more spicy by adding more green chilies or red chili powder.
Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.
Aloo Parwal Nutrition information
Based on the given ingredients, here is the approximate nutrition information for the entire recipe:
- Calories: 660
- Total fat: 24g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Total carbohydrates: 105g
- Dietary fiber: 17g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 13g