Ingredients

• 1 - medium sized bottle gourd (diced into small cubes)
• 1 tsp - mustard
• 1 tsp - urad dal
• 1 tsp - chana dal
• 1 - red chilli
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 2 tsp - - sabji masala powder
• 1 tbsp - jaggery
• 3 tbsp - sunflower oil
• chopped coriander leaves - for flavour
• chopped curry leaves - for flavour
• chilli powder (if desired)
• asafoetida (if desired)
• salt to taste

How to Make Bottle Gourd Subzi

• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, urad dal, chana dal, red chillies, cumin seeds.
• Saute till they splutter and then add turmeric powder, sabji masala powder, curry leaves.
• Blend this seasoning well and then add the cut bottle gourd.
• Fry the vegetable in the oil until it is cooked and the ingredients have bound together.
• Finally, add jaggery and salt.
• Bottle gourd gets soft and tender after it is cooked.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with roti/naan.