How long does Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd) take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd) serve?

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

Is Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd) 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 Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd)?

500 grams Ridge Gourd, 150 grams Onion, 200 grams Tomato, 15 grams Garlic, 8 grams Ginger, 6 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd)?

About 140 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd)

Name: Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 500 grams Ridge Gourd, Cubes; 150 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 200 grams Tomato, Finely Chopped; 15 grams Garlic, Finely Chopped; 8 grams Ginger, Finely Chopped; 6 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 5 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 2.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; 2 grams Coriander Powder; ¾ tsp Salt

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as torai ki sabzi, tori ki sabzi, turai ki sabji · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Dairy-free

Turai ki sabzi is ridge gourd cooked with onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, cumin and mild spices in its own water. Mild, vegetarian, serves 4, about 40 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Ridge Gourd, Cubes500 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped150 grams
Tomato, Finely Chopped200 grams
Garlic, Finely Chopped15 grams
Ginger, Finely Chopped8 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped6 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams
Oil2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Red Chilli Powder2.5 grams
Coriander Powder2 grams
Salt¾ tsp

Contains: wheat.

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	140kcal	560kcal
Protein	3.1g	12g
Carbohydrate	15g	58g
Fat	8.6g	34g
Fibre	3.4g	14g
Sugar	5.2g	21g

Cookd masalas for ridge gourd

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Method

1
Wash the turai and taste a small raw piece. If it is bitter, do not use it. Scrape off the hard ridges and cut the turai into 1-inch pieces. Chop the onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, green chillies and coriander leaves.
Ridge GourdOnionTomatoGarlicGingerGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
2
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame. Add the cumin and fry for 30 seconds until it sizzles. Add the asafoetida, garlic, ginger and green chillies, and fry for 1 minute.
OilCuminAsafoetida
3
Add the onion and fry for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and light golden.
4
Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder, and stir for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and salt, and cook for 4 minutes until the tomatoes turn soft.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSalt
5
Add the turai and mix well. Cover and cook on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until the turai is soft and juicy.
6
Open the lid and cook for 2 minutes so the extra water dries a little. Add the coriander leaves and serve hot with phulka or roti.

Before you start

How long does Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd) take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd) 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 Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd)?: 500 grams Ridge Gourd, 150 grams Onion, 200 grams Tomato, 15 grams Garlic, 8 grams Ginger, 6 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Turai Ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd)?: About 140 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.