Ridge gourd - turia masala

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.