Turiya Patra Nu Shak
Featuring an uncommon blend of Ridge Gourd (Turai) and Patra (Taro leaves roll), Turiya Patra Nu Shak holds a special place in Gujarati tradition and is an essential vegetable dish served at weddings. With its tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors, it adds a unique touch to the feast.
Ingredients
- 750 grams Ridge Gourd (skin peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes, around 4 cups)
- 3 rolls Patra (alu vadi) Cut into 1 inch pieces, (around 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
- ½ teaspoon green chili paste (I used spicy variety)
- 1 string Curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- ½ tablespoon Dhana jeeru (Cumin coriander powder) Or take 1 teaspoon coriander powder and 1 teaspoon cumin powder.
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Roughly chopped Cashews
- 2 tablespoon Roughly chopped Raisins
- 3 tablespoon freshly Grated coconut
- ¼ cup Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let it crackle. Next, add ginger-chili paste and curry leaves.
- Add Turiya (ridge gourd), salt, turmeric powder, and 1 cup of water. Mix well. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes.
- Open the lid, add patra pieces, cashew, raisins, and ¾ cup of water. Mix them well. Cover and cook for another 3 minutes on medium flame.
- Open the lid. Add Cumin-coriander powder, garam masala, sugar, lemon juice, and grated coconut. Mix Gently and cook on a medium flame for one more minute, stirring occasionally.
- Please switch off the flame and garnish it with cilantro/coriander.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 398mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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