🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pune Home-Style Turai Mezhukkupuratti

Name: Pune Home-Style Turai Mezhukkupuratti
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1.5 tsp, crushed Black Pepper; 250 g, chopped Bottle Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pune cooking — Pune Home-Style Turai Mezhukkupuratti brings a kali mirch touch with a classic mezhukkupuratti finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper1.5 tsp, crushed
Bottle Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

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