{"id":"f9fbdb6e-eb8e-478e-bf5d-4427ed04fad6","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f9fbdb6e-eb8e-478e-bf5d-4427ed04fad6","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/ridge-gourd-sabzi-recipe/","title":"Turai ki Sabji | Ridge Gourd Recipe","description":"Ridge Gourd Recipe is an easy homely recipe of ridge gourd with moong dal.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ridge-gourd-bhaji-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tablespoons moong dal","item":"moong dal","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ cup water (for soaking moong dal)","item":"water","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"for soaking moong dal"},{"text":"200 to 250 grams ridge gourd, (about 2 cups chopped ridge gourd (Turai or Dodka or Shirali or Beerakaya or Tor or Heerekayii))","item":"ridge gourd, (about 2 cups chopped ridge gourd (Turai or Dodka or Shirali or Beerakaya or Tor or Heerekayii))","quantity":200,"quantity_max":250,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1.5 tablespoons peanut oil ((can also use sunflower oil))","item":"peanut oil ((can also use sunflower oil))","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"60 grams onion (or ⅓ cup chopped onions or 1 medium sized onion - chopped)","item":"onion","quantity":60,"unit":"g","preparation":"or 1/3 cup chopped onions or 1 medium sized onion - chopped"},{"text":"1 green chilli, (chopped)","item":"green chilli,","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"4 to 5 small to medium sized garlic, (chopped)","item":"small to medium sized garlic,","quantity":4,"quantity_max":5,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1 pinch turmeric powder","item":"turmeric powder","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1 pinch asafoetida ((hing))","item":"asafoetida ((hing))","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"¼ cup fresh grated coconut","item":"fresh grated coconut","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves","item":"chopped coriander leaves","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse and then soak 2 tablespoons moong dal in hot water for 30 minutes. Or you can soak in water at room temperature for an hour.","section":"preparation for ridge gourd recipe"},{"number":2,"text":"Later rinse, peel and chop the ridge gourd (turai or dodka or shirali).","section":"preparation for ridge gourd recipe"},{"number":3,"text":"Also peel and chop one medium sized onion, 4 to 5 medium garlic and 1 green chili.","section":"preparation for ridge gourd recipe"},{"number":4,"text":"Heat 1.5 tablespoons oil in a pan.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":5,"text":"Add the chopped onions.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":6,"text":"Then add the chopped garlic.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":7,"text":"Stir and saute on a low to medium flame till the onions become translucent.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":8,"text":"Add the chopped green chilies, a pinch of turmeric powder and a pinch of asafoetida. Mix well.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":9,"text":"Now add the chopped ridge gourd. Stir and mix the ridge gourd with the rest of the ingredients.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":10,"text":"Add the moong dal along with the soaked water.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":11,"text":"Also add 1/3 cup more water.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":12,"text":"Season with salt. Mix very well.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":13,"text":"Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on a low flame.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":14,"text":"Do check at intervals and if the water dries out, you can add more water.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":15,"text":"Simmer till the moong dal and the ridge gourd are cooked well.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":16,"text":"Once the water has evaporated, then add 1/4 cup fresh grated coconut. Mix well. The turai sabzi will have some moisture but will not be watery.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":17,"text":"Switch off the flame and add 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves. Mix again.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"},{"number":18,"text":"Serve turai sabzi hot or warm with some chapatis or phulkas.","section":"making ridge gourd sabzi"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:38:12.238744+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:38:12.238744+00:00"}