Ever heard of Spine Gourd? If you haven’t, then let me introduce to you this delicious veggie, which tastes even better when sautéed with just a couple of ingredients. It is yummy...and healthy!
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Spices, veggies
Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Set up Instant Pot (IP) on sauté mode, add oil and wait for the 'hot' sign to show up (if you're cooking in a pan on a stove top, add oil and let it heat up for a minute on medium heat). Add mustard seeds, allow them to splutter and add the cut spine gourd and salt. Mix well and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes. Keep stirring occasionally. Add chili powder (or cayenne pepper) and mix well.
Sprinkle about 1/8th cup of water, mix well, set the IP lid and change to 'steam' mode for 5 minutes (in a regular pan, set the lid on and leave for a couple of minutes before removing the lid and stirring - repeat a couple of times till the vegetable softens). Remove lid, set back to 'sauté' mode and stir till moisture evaporates.
Transfer to serving bowl and serve hot.
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Notes
Try this dish with steamed rice and organic ghee, mix it with your salad, serve as an appetizer, or roll it in your taco.*Use organic ingredients wherever possible