Ash Gourd Stir fry

This is a simple side dish using ash gourd/pusanikkai . It goes well with rice and sambar or rotti.

Preparation Time : 15 minutes
Cooking Time : 10 minutes
Serves : 2 people

INGREDIENTS:

Ash gourd - 2 cups ( cut into cube shapes)
Green chilli - 1
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - as required
Coconut powder - 1 table spoon
Water - 1/4 cup
Coriander leaves - for garnishing

SEASONING ITEMS:

Oil - 2 tablespoon
Mustard - 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Urad dal - 1 teaspoon
Channa dal - 1 teaspoon
Dry red chilli - 2 no.s
Asafoetida powder - as required

METHOD:

1. Cut ash gourd in medium sized cube shapes.

2.  In a pan, add oil. Add the items mentioned in the "SEASONING" section.

3. Now add chopped green chillies.

4. Now add ash gourd, turmeric and salt. Mix well.

5. Add 1/4 cup of water. Remember that ash gourd lets out lot of water. Hence dont add more water as it would turn very soggy. Just add 1/4 cup water. Keep the gas in sim mode and cover with lid and cook for approximately 7 minutes.

6. Now add coconut powder. You can also add fresh grated coconut. Mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves .

SEE ALSO:

Capsicum besan fry , Carrot broccoli fry, Other dry curries .