Pointed Gourd & Potato/ Potol aru Alur Jul

Ingredients:

• 1 medium size potato, cut into medium size pieces
• 4 pointed gourd, cut into medium size round pieces
• 2 medium size onion, ground
• 4-5 tsp mustard oil
• 2-3 tsp peanut oil
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/3 tsp ground garam masala
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1 bay leaf
• 3-4 dried chillies
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
• pinch of turmeric powder
• Salt as per taste

Method:

• Heat oil in a kadai or wok. Add fenugreek seeds. Fry till they become black in color. Then add dried chillies and bay leaf.
• After 7-10 seconds, add ground onion and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Add cumin powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and little water. Stir for 3-4 minutes.
• Add potato and pointed gourd. Mix well and further stir for about 5-6 minutes.
• Now add 1 cup of water. Cover and cook till done over medium flame.
• Turn off the flame and add garam masala. Mix well.
• Transfer the mixture to a plate or bowl and add 1tsp of ghee.
• Serve hot with rice or roti.