Bottle Gourd Besan Sabji

Cook along · 10 steps

Method

1. 1

   Cut off sides of bottle gourd, peel, wash, and cut into medium pieces.

2. 2

   Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, green chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté briefly.

3. 3

   Add bottle gourd pieces. Add salt and mix well.

   

4. 4

   Cook untilbottle gourd becomes soft, stirring occasionally (6-7 minutes). It will release its own water. If not enough water, add ¼ cup water.

5. 5

   Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes until completely soft.

   

6. 6

   Add ½ cup gram flour (besan). It will dissolve in the water released by the bottle gourd.

7. 7

   Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring once after 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add ¼ cup coarsely ground roasted peanuts for crunch.

   

9. 9

   Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

10. 10

    Serve with bhakri, salad, khichdi, or dal rice. Offer to Thakurji with Tulsi leaves.