Turiya Paatra

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 2 cups ridge gourd (turai) cubes
• 6 to 8 paatra , cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1/2 tsp soda bi- carb
• 1 recipe coconut-coriander masala
• 1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp sugar

For The Garnish

• 1 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the ridge gourd, asafoetida, soda bi–carb and 1 cup of water and mix well.
3. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes.
4. Add the coconut-coriander paste, turmeric powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 5 to 7 minutes or till the ridge gourd becomes tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the paatra and sugar, toss gently and simmer for 5 minutes, while stirring once in between.
6. Serve hot garnished with coconut and coriander.