White Parwal/Pointed Gourd Curry

Name: White Parwal/Pointed Gourd Curry
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 gm White Parwal/Pointed Gourd; 1 large Potato; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 finely chopped Onion; 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Green Chilli paste; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp Sabzi Masala; 1/2 tsp Tata Sampann Kitchen King Masala; 1 tsp sun dried homemade Kasuri Methi/Fenugreek Greens; 1 sprig chopped Curry Leaves

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White Parwal is a variant of the Green one. It is pale White in colour and has a similar taste to that of the Green variety. Mostly known as Pointed Gourd, Parwal is the Hindi name for it and is also known by various other names according to the different regions in the Country.
It is rich in Vitamins, Minerals and Fiber. It aids in weight management, controls blood sugar and promotes digestion. It boosts heart, immune, skin, respiratory, kidney and gastrointestinal health. Being already rich in Vitamins like A, C, B1, B2, it is also bestowed with modest levels of other B-complex groups of Vitamins like Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin and Minerals like Calcium.

All in all a very healthy Vegetable that packs several nutrients that are good for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This simple fry is such a wonderful option for any day. Be it a Breakfast or other meals of the day, it is absolutely a good choice. It can be combined with other Vegetables too for a change and relished with both Rice and Rotis.

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ZMA @zesty5

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Ingredients

25-30 minutes

5 servings

500 gmWhite Parwal/Pointed Gourd
1large Potato
3 tbspOil
1finely chopped Onion
1/2 tspGinger Garlic Green Chilli paste
1 tspSalt
1/2 tspRed Chilli powder
1/4 tspTurmeric powder
1/2 tspSabzi Masala
1/2 tspTata Sampann Kitchen King Masala
1 tspsun dried homemade Kasuri Methi/Fenugreek Greens
Sun Dried Kasuri Methi
1 sprigchopped Curry Leaves

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Steps

25-30 minutes

1

In a pan, heat some oil and add the ginger garlic paste. Fry it for a few seconds and then add in the asafoetida. Now add chopped onions too. Saute these on a low heat until done. Now add the cubed potatoes. Give them all a proper mix.
2

Cover and cook on a low flame for 15-18 minutes. Do not add too much of water. Add a little to facilitate easy cooking of the potatoes as required. I added just a little of it. It will be done very easily. It's done in just about 15 minutes or so since the potatoes are cut into smaller cubes or triangles whichever is convenient.
3

Just as the potatoes are done, add in the sliced pointed gourd or parwal. Also add in all the powdered spices too. Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes more so that it soaks in the flavours. Do not over cook it and retain it's crunch. Adjust salt as needed. Pointed gourd gets done quickly.
4

Relish this awesome dish well garnished with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot as a delicious side dish to many an important meals. Yum! Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on September 01, 2024 06:11

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.