Showing posts with label Pointed gourd and Potato Recipe. Show all posts
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September 05, 2012

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.