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Shirdi Festival-Eve Snake Gourd
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Shirdi Festival-Eve Snake Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Shirdi cooking — Shirdi Festival-Eve Snake Gourd brings a festival-eve touch with a classic pachadi finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Snake Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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