This mildly spiced dish flavored with sesame seeds and seasoning is delicious! An absolute must for those on the lookout for low-calorie, low-carb recipes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword bottle gourd, calabash, Curry Leaves, green chili pepper, opo squash, Sesame, Spices, Vegetables,
Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 10minutes
Total Time 20minutes
Servings 2People
Calories 104kcal
Ingredients
3CupsOpo SquashPeeled, and cut into small pieces
6LeavesCurry Leaves
1/2TeaspoonUrad DalSplit matpe beans
1/2TeaspoonMustard Seeds
1/2TeaspoonCumin Seeds
1/2ChiliDry Red ChiliSmall
1ChiliGreen Chili PepperSmall
1/4TeaspoonSea Saltor to taste
1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil
Sesame Chutney Powder
1TablespoonSesame Seeds
1TeaspoonUrad Dal
1/2PepperDry Red Chili
Instructions
Before you start cooking, make sure you have everything ready to go: 1. Bottle gourd, peeled and cut 2. Chili powder, salt, Sesame Chutney Powder (to make the powder, roast sesame seeds, urad dal, and dry red chili pepper. Cool and blend to a fine powder with salt).
Stove Top MethodHeat oil in pan. Add seasoning ingredients (curry leaves, urad dal, cumin and mustard seeds, green and red chili pepper) and sauté till the mustard seeds splutter.
Add bottle gourd, salt, chili powder (to taste) and mix well- cook for about 5 minutes with a lid on.
Remove the lid, add Sesame Chutney Powder, mix well and cook for 5 more minutes.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Instant Pot (IP) MethodSet IP on 'sauté' mode and add oil. Once the 'hot sign shows up, sauté seasoning ingredients till mustard seeds crackle. Add bottle gourd, salt, chili powder (to taste) and mix well- cook for 2 -3 minutes. Add Sesame Chutney Powder, mix well. Set lid and turn IP to 'steam' mode for 4 minutes.
Once done, remove lid and transfer to a serving container.
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Notes
Great with steamed rice or hot rotis. Also, have it as a snack by itself, add to your salad for extra flavor, or add it to your roll or taco.*Use organic ingredients wherever possible