Turai Ki Sabji or Ridge Gourd Recipe
Turai Ki Sabji, also known as Ridge Gourd Curry, is a popular dish in Indian cuisine that is made with turai or ridge gourd, which is a type of gourd that has a slightly bitter taste. It is typically cooked with a combination of spices and is often served as a side dish with roti or rice. Here is a simple recipe for making Turai Ki Sabji:
Ingredients:
- 1 large turai (ridge gourd)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Peel the skin of the turai and cut it into small cubes.
- Heat oil in a pan and add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the green chili and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the pan and mix well.
- Add the turai cubes to the pan and stir well.
- Cover the pan and cook the turai on low heat for about 10-15 minutes or until the turai is cooked through.
- Stir occasionally and add a little water if needed.
- Once the turai is cooked, turn off the heat and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
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Nutrition information
Based on the above ingredients, here's the nutrition information for the recipe provided:
Serving size: 1 cup (approximately 100 grams)
- Calories: 62 kcal
- Total fat: 3.6g
- Saturated fat: 0.5g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 157mg
- Total carbohydrates: 6.6g
- Dietary fiber: 1.7g
- Sugars: 2.6g
- Protein: 1.5g
Please note that this nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients used in the recipe.