Recipe Description
Turai Patra features an unusual combination of ridge gourd and patra. For people who don’t know Patra is Arbi’s leafy part. It has many health benefits as it has various anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins and nutrients.Apart from all these it is easy to cook so try this delicious vegetarian dish at home and share your experience.
Ingredients Quantity
Turai 1 no. (big)
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Hing (Asafoetida) 1/2 tsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
Green chili paste 1/2 tsp
Patra (Alu wadi) 5-6 nos
Oil 1 1/2 tbps
For green paste:
Fresh coriander chopped 1 cup
Grated coconut 1 cup
Garlic pods 8- 10
Ginger 1/2 inch
Lemon juice 2 lemon
Sugar 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Water as required
Method:
- Wash, peeled and cut the turai into cube size. Keep it aside.
- Take a Blending jar, add Coriander leaves, grated coconut, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, sugar, salt and some water and grind to a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pan; add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, grinded green paste, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, green chilli paste, turai cubes, mix well.
- Cover and cook for 4-5 min.
- Add Patra (alu wadi), mix well and cook for 1 min.
- Remove in serving plates and serve hot.