🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Achari Kootu Turai

Name: Achari Kootu Turai
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 250 g, chopped Bottle Gourd; 1 tsp Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bijapur cooking — Achari Kootu Turai brings a achari touch with a classic kootu finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Bottle Gourd250 g, chopped
Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Turai ki sabzi Aesey Banayein Ek ki jagah Do Roti Khayein · on YouTube