Ash Gourd Roast
Ash Gourd, also known as Winter Melon contains 96% of water in it. Having water rich vegetables and fruits cools down our body. Ash gourd/Winter melon is widely celebrated vegetable in the world because of its high nutritional value. The concentration of Vitamins, fiber, iron, Potassium, zinc in it all makes it true to the word.It has lots of therapeutic properties. 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
- 1 Cup Ash Gourd (chopped)
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 1-2 Green chilli (sliced)
- 1 tbsp Chana dal
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- Coconut oil
- Salt
- Curry leaves
Instructions
- In a kadai, add oil, splutter mustard seeds, cumin and chana dal.
- Add curry leaves, onion and green chilli. Saute it until the onion turns transparent.
- Add chopped Ashgourd and saute.
- After sauting for a minute or two, add salt and turmeric powder.
- Cook it covered for about 10-15 min until it is done by sauteing in between. No need to add water, it will get cooked from its own steam.
- Serve it with rice.
