Ash gourd Curd Curry

Ash gourd Curd Curry

Ash gourd comprises of 96% water and is very low in calories and fat. It is rich in fibre and it helps in improving digestion. This ash gourd curd curry is easy to make and tastes delicious. Serve it hot with rice.   

What you need:

• 2 cups ash gourd (chopped into cubes)
• 1/2 cup chana dal
• 1/2 cup beaten curd 
• 2 green chillies 
• 1/2 cup coconut 
• 1/2 tsp rice
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 
• Salt to taste

For tempering:

• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard leaves 
• 6-7 curry leaves 
• 1 pinch asafoetida 

Method:

1. Cook the ash gourd pieces in 2 cups of water. Cook the chana dal in a cooker till soft.
2. Roast the fenugreek seeds and grind with green chilies, coconut and rice.
3. Mix vegetable, dal and masala. Boil well. Check the salt. Switch off fire. Add the beaten curd.
4. Prepare the tempering and pour it on the curry. 
5. Serve hot with rice.