How long does Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry) take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry) serve?

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

Is Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry)?

16 Pointed Gourd (Parwal), 4 tbsp Mustard Oil, ¾ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry)?

About 165 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry)

Name: Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 16 Pointed Gourd (Parwal); ¾ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 4 tbsp Mustard Oil

20 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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4 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as parwal fry, potol vaja · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Low carb Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Potol bhaja, a Bengali dry side of pointed gourd with salt and turmeric, fried in mustard oil till brown and soft. Mild, serves 4, 20 minutes plus resting.

Low calorie

Ingredients

4 items

4 people

Pointed Gourd (Parwal)16
Salt¾ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Mustard Oil4 tbsp

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	165kcal	660kcal
Protein	2.4g	9.6g
Carbohydrate	6.4g	26g
Fat	16g	64g
Fibre	3.7g	15g

Method

1
Wash the potol and cut off both ends. Scrape the skin lightly with a knife and cut each potol in half lengthwise.
Pointed Gourd (Parwal)
2
Rub the potol with the salt and turmeric powder. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
SaltTurmeric Powder
3
Heat the mustard oil in a wide pan till it smokes lightly, then turn the heat to medium. Place the potol cut side down and fry for 4 minutes. Turn them and fry for 3 minutes more till brown and soft.
Mustard Oil
4
Drain on a paper towel and serve hot with dal and rice.

Before you start

How long does Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry) take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry) spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry)?: 16 Pointed Gourd (Parwal), 4 tbsp Mustard Oil, ¾ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Potol Bhaja (Bengali Pointed Gourd Fry)?: About 165 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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