Ingredients

• Oil or ghee - 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Green chillies - 2, sliced
• Bottle gourd - 2 cups, peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Lime juice - 1 tbsp
• Coriander leaves to garnish

How to Make Bottle Gourd Fry

• Heat oil in a kadai and add cumin. When the cumin splutters, add green chillies. Fry for a few seconds.
• Add gourd pieces, turmeric powder and salt. Cover and simmer till the vegetable is tender.
• Open the lid and cook till any excess moisture is absorbed. Keep stirring as the mixture cooks.
• Remove from fire and stir in the lime juice.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.