Turiya Patra

I have already blogged about dudhi-paatra nu shaak. This turiya paatra nu shaak is a slight variation.

Turiya Paatra nu Shaak
Ridgegourd Stir Fry
Ingredients

• 2 medium ridgegourds, peeled, chopped
• 1 tomato, 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 tbsp coriander leaves/ cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh coconut

Method
1. Heat oil. Add all the ingredients for tempering. As the seeds start sputtering, add chopped ridgegourd and tomato pieces.
2. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover and let it cook till 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 & coconut.
6. Squeeze lemon just before serving.

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