Jati Lau aru Misa Maachor Jul / Bottle Gourd with Prawn

Ingredients:

• 300 gm finely chopped bottle gourd
• 300 gm small prawn/ misa maach
• 5 chopped tomato (local not hybrid)
• Some chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
• 1/3 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt as per taste

Method:

• Clean and wash the fish. Marinate with little salr and turmeric powder.
• Heat the pan with 7 tsp vegetable oil on medium flame and fry the prawn for 7-9 minutes. Remove and keep aside.
• Now if you have some oil still left after frying, then do not throw it, add 2 tsp more vegetable oil.
• Add fenugreek seeds and fry for 10 seconds.
• Add bottle gourd, salt and turmeric powder, and cover with lid. Stir frequently.
• After 5 mintutes add 2 cups water and stir it.
• Add chopped tomato. Cook the mixture for another 5 minutes.
• Add 3 cups water and let it boil.
• Add fried prawns and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Turn off the gas and garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with plain rice.