Dodkyachi Bhaaji

Ridgegourd is called doDka or shiraLe in Marathi. This veggie was surely not my favorite veggie while growing up. But now I really like this veggie. Mom makes doDkyachi bhaaji like this -

DoDkyachi Bhaaji

Ridgegourd Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 2 medium ridgegourds, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium potato, peeled & chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• salt to taste
• A pinch of sugar

Tempering

• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp methi/fenugreek seeds
• 1 green chili, slit
• 1 red chili, halved

Garnish (optional)

• 1 tbsp fresh coconut

Method

1. Heat oil in a saucepan.

2/ Add the ingredients for tempering.

3. As they sizzle, add potatoes and ridgegourd pieces.

4. Add 2tbsp water. Cover with a lid. Pour some water in the lid.

5. Let it cook on a low flame till both veggies are almost cooked.

6. Add tomatoes, sugar and salt.

7. Let it simmer till all the water is evaporated.

8. Garnish with coconut if using.

Note -

Do not throw away the peels of the ridgegourd. You can make dry as well as wet chutney with it.