How long does Ash Gourd Thoran take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ash Gourd Thoran serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Ash Gourd Thoran vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Ash Gourd Thoran spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Ash Gourd Thoran?

2 grams Curry leaves, 8 grams Green Chilli, 4 cup White Pumpkin, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 80 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 grams Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ash Gourd Thoran?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Ash Gourd Thoran?

About 137 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ash Gourd Thoran

Name: Ash Gourd Thoran
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 grams Curry leaves, Cleaned; 8 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 4 Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped; 4 cup White Pumpkin, Cubes; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 60 ml Water, For Cooking; 80 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; 1 grams Cumin; 1 grams Salt

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as kumbalanga thoran, elavan thoran · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Ash gourd thoran is a Kerala side dish with shallots, grated coconut, cumin and a mustard seed tempering. Mild, serves 4, ready in about 35 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Curry leaves, Cleaned2 grams
Green Chilli, Slit8 grams
Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped4
White Pumpkin, Cubes4 cup
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Cooking60 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated80 grams
Cumin1 grams
Salt1 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	137kcal	548kcal
Protein	1.9g	7.6g
Carbohydrate	9.2g	37g
Fat	11g	44g
Fibre	5.5g	22g
Sugar	2.2g	8.8g

Method

1
Get ready by washing, peeling and removing the seeds from the ash gourd. Cut it into small cubes. Peel and finely chop the shallots, slit the green chillies, wash the curry leaves and grate the coconut. Pat the curry leaves dry so they do not splutter in hot oil.
2
Heat the oil in a kadai over medium flame for 30 seconds until hot. Add the mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they splutter. Add the urad dal, curry leaves and green chillies, and fry for 1 minute until the dal turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesGreen Chilli
3
Add the chopped shallots and fry on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until they turn soft and light golden.
Small Onion (Shallots)
4
Add the ash gourd, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well, cover and cook on medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes until the ash gourd is soft but still holds its shape. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tbsp water only if it starts sticking.
White PumpkinTurmeric PowderSaltWater
5
Mix the grated coconut and cumin in a small bowl. Add this coconut mixture to the cooked ash gourd and stir gently.
Coconut (Grated)Cumin
6
Cook uncovered on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes until the extra water dries and the thoran looks dry. Taste and add the remaining salt if needed, then switch off the flame.
Salt

Before you start

How long does Ash Gourd Thoran take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ash Gourd Thoran serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ash Gourd Thoran vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Ash Gourd Thoran spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Ash Gourd Thoran?: 2 grams Curry leaves, 8 grams Green Chilli, 4 cup White Pumpkin, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 80 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 grams Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ash Gourd Thoran?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Ash Gourd Thoran?: About 137 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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