Dudhi Patra nu Shaak

I think ridge gourd (also known as shirale/dodka/Turiya) paired with patra is better known shaak than this dudhi-paatra combo. However this shaak is quite popular at my home.

Here's how we make it.

Dudhi Paatra nu Shaak

BottleGourd Stir Fry

Ingredients

1 medium bottlegourd, peeled, chopped

salt to taste

1/2 tbsp jaggery

1/2 cup ready paatra/aluvadi

1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds powder

Tempering

2 tsp oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp sesame seeds

4-5 red chilies/boriya

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tsp ginger-green chili paste

Garnish

1 tsp coriander leaves/ cilantro, chopped

Method

1. Heat oil. Add all the ingredients for tempering. As the seeds start sputtering, add chopped bottlegourd pieces.

2. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover and let it cook for about 10 - 15 minutes or till the gourd is soft.

3. Add coriander cumin seeds powder, salt, jaggery and chopped paatra

4. Let it simmer for 7-9 minutes.

5. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Note -

1. Any vegetables like zucchini, tindora, turiya, padwal can be substituted. Just adjust the cooking time so the vegetables are not overcooked or remain undercooked.