Simple Spine Gourd (Garlic Free)

Name: Simple Spine Gourd (Garlic Free)
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 4 person
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 grams Spine Gourd/Kantola; 1 tablespoon oil; Salt to taste; 1 pinch Asafoetida/hing; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 Teaspoon Red chilli powder; 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin - coriander powder

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∆ Prepared in a simple and healthy way to retain Kantola's nutritional value and flavor.
Uses minimal oil and spices, making it a healthy and delicious option.
Quick and easy to make, making it an excellent choice for home-cooked meals.
∆ Kantola sabzi is a popular and nutritious option that makes your meal delicious and healthy. In this recipe, we sauté Kantola with oil, cumin/mustard seeds, asafoetida, and spices, which enhances its flavor and aroma. This sabzi pairs well with bajra roti, curd, and red chilli pickle.

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Ingredients

15 minutes

4 person

250 gramsSpine Gourd/Kantola
1 tablespoonoil
Salt to taste
1 pinchAsafoetida/hing
1/4 teaspoonturmeric powder
1/2 TeaspoonRed chilli powder
1/4 teaspoonmustard seeds
1 teaspooncumin - coriander powder

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Steps

15 minutes

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Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. Once they crackle, add asafoetida, turmeric powder, Kantola, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-8 minutes or until the Kantola is cooked, stirring occasionally.
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Once the Kantola is cooked, add red chili powder and coriander-cumin powder. Mix well and cook for 2-4 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the dish rest covered for 2 minutes.
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Now, serve the Kantola sabzi with bajra rotla, curd, jaggery-ghee laddu, and red chili pickle.

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Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

on August 30, 2025 10:47

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