Sponge Gourd Curry

Sponge Gourd Curry step by step instructions:

Sponge gourd commonly known as “Gilki” in Hindi is a very delicious veggie. Sometimes it comes so soft and sweet that it can be eaten raw too. I may sound a bit weird here but I am telling you the truth.
I will be showing you how to make the basic curry from gilki. It is very easy and quick to make. Since this veggie can be cooked within no time, hence always try to cook it when you are about to have it. Freshly cooked green vegetables taste wonderful as compared to the ones kept for 2-3 or more hours.

Do try this recipe and share your feedback!

Let us start cooking!!!

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Ingredients:
Sponge gourd (gilki): 5 (~400 gms, peeled and chopped)
Ghee: 1-2 tbsp
Asafetida: a pinch
Mustard seeds: ¼ tsp
Cumin seeds: ½ tsp
Curry leaves: 4-5
Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp
Red chili powder: ½ - ¾ tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Water: 1-2 tbsp
Salt as per taste

Method:

1. In a pressure cooker heat ghee.

2. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.

3. Add cumin seeds, asafetida, and curry leaves. Fry for a few seconds.

4. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.

5. Add the sponge gourd and mix well.

6. Add water and close the cooker lid.
7. Let the pressure cooker whistle for 3 times, one on high flame and the other two on low flame. Then switch off the flame.
8. Now release the pressure of the cooker by carefully pulling up the whistle.
9. Open the lid and mix the veggie well.

10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, chapatti etc.
11. Healthy “Sponge Gourd Curry” is ready!

Tips:
1. Always manually release the pressure of the cooker this helps in maintaining the green color of the veggies.
2. The sponge gourd releases water by itself also. Hence don’t add too much water at the beginning itself. When the curry is made and you feel that it needs to have more liquid, then add some boiling water to it.
3. This veggie can be cooked in a pan also. But here, it will require more time to cook.

See you soon with a new recipe till then Happy Cooking!!!