Ridge gourd ki sabji

Servings: 3-4
Preparation time: 8-10 minutes.
Frying time: 8 minutes.
Cooking time: 7-8 minutes.
Total time: 26 minutes.

For healthy nutritious diet, it makes sense to pushing away oily korma and going for “Ridge gourd ki sabji”. It goes very well the Ghee (Clarified Butter) smeared Chapati.

Ridge gourd ki sabji is one of those everyday comfort dish that brings lightness and balance to the meal. Its soft texture and mild flavour making it a simple yet nourishing sabji. Whenever I want something quick, healthy, and easy to digest, Turai ki sabji with Chapati becomes the perfect choice.

“Ridge gourd sabji”, also known as “Turai ki sabji”, is a traditional Indian preparation made with ridge gourd, mild spices, and sometimes onion and tomato. Valued for its high water content and easy digestibility, this dish is light, wholesome, and perfect for everyday meals. It pairs well with Paratha, or Steamed Rice, making it a healthy addition to a balanced diet.

It is easy to digest and liked by those who prefer to have light dinner.

Ingredients:

Ridge gourd: 500 gm
Onion: 1 no (medium)
Tomato: optional
Whole Red chilli: 2 no.
Panch phoran: 1 teaspoon (cumin, mustard seed, fennel seed, fenugreek seed, and carom seed.)
Turmeric powder: half teaspoon
Salt: 1 teaspoon (as per taste)
Ghee/oil: 1 tablespoon

Preparation:

Remove the Peel of ridge gourd and chop them in thin slices.
Chop the onion in thin slices.

Method:

Take a fry pan. Heat ghee, add Panch Phoran, add whole red chilli, and sputter it for few seconds.
Add sliced onion and fry it till it turns transparent (3-5 minutes).
Add sliced ridge gourd, turmeric powder and salt stir it.
Cover it on medium flame for 7-8 minutes or till it is done and soft.
Open the cover and cook on high flame till it comes at your choice of consistency (liquid dries up).
“Ridge gourd ki sabji” is ready to serve, Serve hot with Chapatti or Dost Paratha.