Turai ki Sabji | Ridge Gourd Recipe
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f9fbdb6e-eb8e-478e-bf5d-4427ed04fad6
Original source: https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/ridge-gourd-sabzi-recipe/
Recipe image: https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ridge-gourd-bhaji-recipe-1.jpg

Ridge Gourd Recipe is an easy homely recipe of ridge gourd with moong dal.
Yield: 2
Prep time: PT30M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT50M

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons moong dal
- ¼ cup water (for soaking moong dal)
- 200 to 250 grams ridge gourd, (about 2 cups chopped ridge gourd (Turai or Dodka or Shirali or Beerakaya or Tor or Heerekayii))
- 1.5 tablespoons peanut oil ((can also use sunflower oil))
- 60 grams onion (or ⅓ cup chopped onions or 1 medium sized onion - chopped)
- 1 green chilli, (chopped)
- 4 to 5 small to medium sized garlic, (chopped)
- 1 pinch turmeric powder
- 1 pinch asafoetida ((hing))
- ¼ cup fresh grated coconut
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

Instructions
1. [preparation for ridge gourd recipe] 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.
2. [preparation for ridge gourd recipe] Later rinse, peel and chop the ridge gourd (turai or dodka or shirali).
3. [preparation for ridge gourd recipe] Also peel and chop one medium sized onion, 4 to 5 medium garlic and 1 green chili.
4. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Heat 1.5 tablespoons oil in a pan.
5. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Add the chopped onions.
6. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Then add the chopped garlic.
7. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Stir and saute on a low to medium flame till the onions become translucent.
8. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Add the chopped green chilies, a pinch of turmeric powder and a pinch of asafoetida. Mix well.
9. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Now add the chopped ridge gourd. Stir and mix the ridge gourd with the rest of the ingredients.
10. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Add the moong dal along with the soaked water.
11. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Also add 1/3 cup more water.
12. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Season with salt. Mix very well.
13. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on a low flame.
14. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Do check at intervals and if the water dries out, you can add more water.
15. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Simmer till the moong dal and the ridge gourd are cooked well.
16. [making ridge gourd sabzi] 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.
17. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Switch off the flame and add 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves. Mix again.
18. [making ridge gourd sabzi] Serve turai sabzi hot or warm with some chapatis or phulkas.