Shahi Parwal

Shahi Parwal step by step instructions:

Parwal, also known as pointed gourd is a vegetable which is not liked by many. But this recipe proves that parwal has a right to be tasty (just being a bit funny).
I made gravy from cashew nuts and poppy seeds. I fried the parwal slices before adding them to the gravy. And trust me, I could not stop myself from eating those fried parwal slices. They were too yum. This recipe is a must try to surprise all the non-lovers of parwal.

Do try this recipe and share your feedback!

Let us start cooking!!!

Ingredients:
Parwal: 5-6 (200 gms)
Oil for frying
Onion: 1 (85 gms)
Tomato: 2 (150 gms)
Cashew nuts: 8-10
Poppy seeds: ½ tbsp.
Water: 1 cup
Oil: 1 tbsp.
Cumin seeds: ½ tsp
Cinnamon stick: 1-inch piece
Bay leaf: 1
Coriander powder: ¼ tsp
Red chili powder: ½ tsp
Turmeric powder: 1 tsp
Garam masala powder: ½ tsp
Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves): ½ tsp
Sugar: a pinch (optional)
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Peel the parwal, remove the top and bottom part and cut them into halves. If there are many seeds in the parwal then remove those.

2. Thinly slice the parwal.

3. Heat oil in a kadai and fry the parwal slices. Keep the fried slices on an absorbent paper.

4. Heat water in a vessel and add onion, tomato, cashew nuts, and poppy seeds. Let it boil until the onions and tomatoes become tender i.e. for about 8-10 minutes.

5. Let it cool and then grind into a smooth paste. Sieve it.

6. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Fry for a few seconds or until fragrant.

7. Add coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well.

8. Add the strained paste.

9. Mix well. Let simmer for about 8-10 minutes while stirring occasionally.

10. Add the fried parwal slices and cook for other 3-4 minutes.

11. Add kasuri methi and sugar. Mix well.

12. Serve hot with roti, paratha etc.

13. Delicious “Shahi Parwal” is ready!

Tips:
1. Parwal can be boiled instead of frying to make it healthier.
2. The quantity of water can be adjusted depending upon how one wants the gravy to be.

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