Ingredients:–
- Pointed Gourd – 250 gms.
- Onion(finely chopped) – 2.
- Green Chillies(chopped) -2.
- Ginger-Garlic Paste – 2 tsp.
- Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp.
- Red Chilly Powder – 2 tsp.
- Cumin Powder – 1 tsp.
- Garam Masala – 2 tsp.
- Dry Mango Powder – 1 tsp.
- Cumin – 1 tsp.
- Salt – According to taste.
- Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp.
STEPS.
Step 1 – Wash and slit the pointed gourd from the middle cutting it into halves.
Step 2 – Take a heavy-bottomed vessel and add some vegetable oil to it.Now splutter in some cumin seeds and when it crackles add the chopped onions.Fry it for 3 minutes.
Step 3 – Now add the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies and fry it.Stir in the pointed gourds and fry it for 2 minutes.Now add salt, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, cumin powder,garam masala and the dry mango powder and fry everything.Now cover it with a lid and cook as such for 5-7 minutes on slow flame.Don’t add any water to the dish.Now remove the lid and check whether the gourds are cooked or not.Now stir-fry the veggie for five minutes on high flame.If needed add some oil to prevent burning.Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Our spicy pointed gourds are ready.It is a great appetizer and a tasty side dish for your lunch or dinner menus.
Friends do try the recipe at home.Share your comments and feedback.Have a great weekend everyone.Till then healthy cooking, happy living!!!