Ingredients

• 3 medium gourds, peeled and chopped big
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp - grated ginger
• 1 tsp - crushed groundnuts
• 2-3 tiny tamarind bits
• 1/4 tsp - cumin & mustard seeds mixed
• 4 -5 pinches turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 2 pinches asafoetida
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1/4 tsp - black maharashtrian masala (refer) (optional)

How to Make Quick Ridge Gourd or Zucchini

• Wash chopped gourd and drain.
• Heat oil in a pan, add seeds allow to splutter.
• Add asafoetida, green chillies and ginger.
• Stir, add chopped gourd.
• Add tamarind bits, turmeric powder and salt.
• Cover and simmer till gourd is tender.
• Add crushed groundnuts and masala.
• Stir for a minute, and take off fire.
• Serve hot with chapati or steamed rice.