KAJU TURIA NU SHAAK
Kaju Turia Nu Shaak is a delicious, rich and healthy curry made from ridge gourd, cashew nuts, spices and fresh tomato puree. Serve it with some naan, roti, paratha or rice. A flavourful and appealing way to serve turia or ridge gourd.
Ingredients
- 6 cups ridge gourd cubes
- ½ cup cashew nuts
- ½ cup sweet corn cooked
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp asfoetida
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp green chilli paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 cup tomato puree
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- Toast the cashew nuts lightly in a pan. Allow the nuts to cool a bit in a plate.
- Grind the cashew nuts to a coarse powder.
- Heat oil in a wide pan over low heat. When it is hot add the fenugreek seeds.
- When they begin to turn light brown, add the mustard and cumin seeds.
- When they begin to splutter add the garlic, ginger, chilli pastes and asafoetida.
- Stir fry for a few seconds. Add the cashew nut powder. Stir fry till it begins to turn pink.
- Add tomato puree,turmeric powder, chilli, coriander, cumin and garam masala powders, water, sweet corn, salt and the turia. Mix it well.
- Cover the pan and let the ridge gourd cook till done. This will take about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix and garnish with the coriander.
- Serve hot with chapattis, rotlis, paratha, naan or rice.
Notes
- Add about ½ cup coconut milk or fresh cream if you like. Don't add any water.
- Add ½ cup of cooked peas instead of sweet corn.
- Do not soak turia in water after cutting it as it make the curry more watery. It is a spongy fruit and absorbs water.