Ridge gourd - turia masala

Name: Ridge gourd - turia masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: en
Ingredients: 7 or 8 Turia; 4 Tbsp Besan; Salt to Taste; 1 Tsp Red Chili; 1 Tsp Green Chili Paste; 1 Tsp Ginger Paste; 1/4 Tsp Turmeric; 1/4 Tsp Garam Masala; 3 Tbsp Canola Oil; 2 Tbsp Cumin & Coriander Powder; Garnish Coconut Powder & Cilantro

Main Dish

4 servings

15 min

10 min

Very Easy

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Ingredients

Number of serving: 4

7 or 8 Turia

4 Tbsp Besan

Salt to Taste

1 Tsp Red Chili

1 Tsp Green Chili Paste

1 Tsp Ginger Paste

1/4 Tsp Turmeric

1/4 Tsp Garam Masala

3 Tbsp Canola Oil

2 Tbsp Cumin & Coriander Powder

Garnish Coconut Powder & Cilantro

Preparation

Wash Turia thoroughly. Peel Turia until smooth.
Cut into 1 & 1/2 inch slices. Make a slit to the halfway point from one end of each slice to make room for stuffing.
Fry besan in a pan with 1 Tsp of oil. Let it cool. Add remainder of the ingredients and mix together.
Fill fried besan with masala mixture into the slits on the end of each slice. Heat the oil in a wok on medium heat.
Add filled turia to the wok or pan. Cover and let cook for a few minutes and then flip with wooden or plastic spatula.
Add remaining masala on top and let cook for two more minutes. Garnish with Cilantro and Coconut Powder.

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