Spiny Gourd/Kantola Fry

Name: Spiny Gourd/Kantola Fry
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 300 grams Kantola; 1 large onion chopped; 2 Tsp chopped garlic; 1 red chilli; 1 Tsp ponch phutan; 1/3 Tsp turmeric powder; As Required Salt; 2 Tbsp mustard oil

Dr.Madhumita Mishra @FoodTalking

Odisha

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Spiny Gourd is known y Kantola in Bihar. Kantola has vitamin A and helps in better vision. Spiny Gourd has more fibres, so helpful in digestion. This is a simple, easy fry with onion and is so delicious.

Dr.Madhumita Mishra @FoodTalking

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Ingredients

15 minutes

2-3 servings

300 gramsKantola
1 large onion chopped
2 Tspchopped garlic
1red chilli
1 Tspponch phutan
1/3 Tspturmeric powder
As RequiredSalt
2 Tbspmustard oil

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Steps

15 minutes

1

Clean, wash and chop the veggies lengthwise. Add turmeric powder and salt.
2

Half boil the veggies in the microwave oven for 3 minutes. Set aside.
3

Heat oil in a pan. Add hing and, red chili and ponch phutan and allow to crackle.
4

Mix chopped garlic and onion. Saute till onions are translucent.
5

Now, add the half-boiled Kantola and mix well. Fry in medium heat till crispy. Serve hot with steamed rice and dal.

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Dr.Madhumita Mishra @FoodTalking

on September 16, 2022 11:34

Odisha

I am a Scientist,working in DEFT , Bhubaneswar Odisha. I have interest in food and nutrition. Love innovative cooking. I like Vegetarian dishes, cook non-veg food for my family and friends. I love to watch and learn from MasterChef India in every season.