Sponge Gourd Sabzi

Ingredients

• Sponge gourd (Ghia tori)500 g
• Onion1 medium, sliced
• Tomato2 medium, chopped
• 2 tbsp mustard or refined oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp garam masala

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Serves

4

Difficulty

easy

Cuisine

Punjabi

Diet

Vegan

Method

1. 1Wash the Sponge gourd and peeled and cubed. Peel and cube. It releases water, so cook uncovered at the end.
2. 2Heat 2 tbsp mustard or refined oil in a kadhai over medium heat and add 1 tsp cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
3. 3Add 1 sliced onion and fry until the onion is soft and pale gold, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Add 2 chopped tomatoes with 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder and salt. Cook until the masala thickens and oil shows at the edges.
5. 5Add the Sponge gourd along with the and toss well in the masala.
6. 6Cover and cook on low heat for about 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until tender. Uncover for the last few minutes to dry off the moisture.
7. 7Finish with a pinch of garam masala and serve hot.

Storage: Cool completely and refrigerate in a covered box for up to 2 days.

Leftovers: Reheat in a pan with a splash of water; avoid boiling it a second time.