Ash-Gourd Stir Fry
Ash Gourd, also known as Winter Melon is a widely celebrated vegetable in the world because of its high nutritional value and contains 96% of water in it. Having water rich vegetables and fruits keeps our body well hydrated. It is a good source of Vitamins, fiber, iron, Potassium, zinc and has lots of therapeutic properties attached to it. Vitamin B2 present in it reduces eye disorders; Vit C increases immunity; Potassium and Vit C protects the heart; Fiber increases digestion, helps against constipation and bloating and aids in weight loss. Iron improves the cognitive functions.Having Ash gourd juice in the morning strengthen our immune system, cools down our body, improves digestion and maintains good energy levels. So next time, do not hesitate to add Ash gourd into your recipes, may it be soups, salads, side dishes, sambar, juice or any other you can find out..
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Ash Gourd (chopped)
- 1 Cup Coconut
- 7 Cloves Garlic
- 1-2 Green Chilli
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Mustard
- ½ tsp Urad Dal
- 2 Red Chilli
- Curry leaves
Instructions
- Chop ashgourd into very thin squares.
- Crush 1 cup coconut along with 2 green chilli, 7 cloves garlic, curry leaves and turmeric powder. No need to add water.
- In a pan add oil, when hot enough splutter mustard, urad dal, curry leaves and red chilli.
- Add crushed coconut mix and saute for 2-3 min.
- Now add chopped ash gourd and salt.
- Cover and cook in medium flame till its done for about 10-15 min. Make sure to mix in between. There is enough water content in ash gourd, so need to add water to cook. It will cook in its own steam.
- Serve it as a side dish for lunch.
