If you're looking for a delicious, vegan, low-calorie sauté, here's your answer! This mildly spiced ridge gourd recipe is all that and more. Enjoy it with steamed rice or hot rotis.
Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 15minutes
Total Time 25minutes
Servings 2People
Calories 109kcal
Ingredients
3/4PoundRidge Gourd
1TeaspoonCoconut OilExtra Virgin
1/4TeaspoonSea SaltOr To Taste
Curry Powder
1TablespoonChana DalSplit Bengal Gram
1TablespoonUrad DalSplit Matpe Beans
1TeaspoonMustard Seeds
1TeaspoonCumin Seeds
1Red ChiliRed Chili PepperStalk removed
Instructions
Peel ridge gourd and cut to half inch cubes. Set aside chana dal, cumin seeds, red chili, mustard and cumin seeds in a bowl
Stove Top Preparation
Sauté chana dal, red chili, mustard and cumin seeds in a pinch of oil for a few minutes , transfer to a bowl and allow them to cool
Transfer contents to a blender, add salt and blend into a coarse powder.
Sauté the ridge gourd in oil for 5 to 7 minutes on medium flame till the water evaporates.
Add blended spice powder and stir to spread evenly. Cook for 5 minutes and transfer to a serving bowl.
Instant Pot Preparation
Set IP to 'Sauté' mode and add half a teaspoon of oil; once the 'Hot' sign comes up, add spice blend and roast for about 5 minutes till urad and chana dal turns slightly brown.
Transfer contents to a blender, add salt and blend into a coarse powder.
Add 3/4 tablespoon of oil to the IP pan and start sautéing ridge gourd. Add salt and continue stirring and cooking till almost all the moisture from the vegetable evaporates.
Add the blended spice mix, stir well to ensure it is evenly spread and transfer to a container for serving.
Serve with steamed brown rice and other accompaniments like dal, chutney etc
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Notes
Goes well with steamed rice (white or brown) and organic ghee.*Use organic ingredients wherever possible