Spine Gourd Curry/Adavi Kakarkay Kura/Kantola Curry

Prep Time: 20min
Cook Time: 30min
Total Time: 50min
Yield: 4-5 Servings


Ingredients

250 Grams Spine Gourd/Adavi Kakarkaya/Kantola
1 Medium Sized Onion, finely chopped
1/4 Cup Chana Dal (Chanaga Pappu); soak in water for half an hour
Salt to Taste
2 Tspn Red Chilli Powder
1/8 Tspn Turmeric Powder
1/4 Tspn Garam Masala Powder
1 Tspn Coriander(Dhania) Powder
3/4 Tspn Gingergarlic Paste
1 1/2 Cup Water or add as needed
1 Tblspn Cilantro(Kothmir) Leaves, chopped
1 1/2 Tblspn Oil

Directions
  • Wash spine gourd under running water, drain & slice them lengthwise. If the seeds are tough remove them & if they are tender, soft then no need to remove.
  • Heat oil in a wide pan on a medium flame; add chopped onions & fry until they turn translucent. 
  • Add gingergarlic paste, red chilli powder, salt, coriander powder & saute for another minute.
  • Now add soaked chana dal(before adding chana dal drain water completely) & mix everything well. 
  • Saute for 2-3 minutes & add sliced spine gourd. 
  • Mix everything well & saute for 5-8 minutes. Now add water & cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes or until chana dal & spine gourd turns soft. 

  • Add garam masala powder & cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Finallly garnish with cilantro leaves & turn off the flame. 
  • Serve hot with rice or roti.

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