Recipe for Ghosalim Bhaji(Ridge Gourd) with Dal
At Home we call this "kharr-kharr" bhaji since it has a very rough and pokey skin. Sometimes we get confused between Ghosalim(ridge gourd) and Podolim(snake gourd). Then we ask eachother "which one should we make? the kharr kharr or the smooth one?" hahaBoth, podolim and ghosalim are my Dad's favourite vegetables and we make it very often at home. Usually most Goan homes make fuggath(a simple veg with coconut and onion a chilly without any spices) to be eaten as a side dish withe fish curry. However, at our place, apart from fuggath, we make ghosalim or podolim or white dudhi(pumpkin) with Dal to eat with Hot Chapatis. This veg is so simple to make with minimum ingredients and spices, yet it's so delicious especially on days when you just want to eat something light.Do give it a try.
Ingredients
Instructions
With the help of a Potato Peeler, Peel off all the Rough and hard edges of the Ridge Gourd from top to bottom. Wash, Cut into cubes and keep aside
In a skillet, heat the oil and add the Onions, Tomatoes and Chillies and saute until the Onions turn translucent and the Tomatoes start getting softer.
Then add the Ginger Garlic paste and saute for about 5-7minutes
Now add the Dal, Chilly Powder, Turmeric Powder, Salt, Vinegar and water and give it a stir and cover the Skillet. Reduce the heat to medium low and let it boil
After about 10-15 minutes, open the skillet and check if theDal is cookedNote: Masoor Dal, if soaked for 1 hour does not take a lot oftime to cookWe soak Dals and Lentils in water so that it becomes lessGaseous and also so that it cooks faster and aids in digestionThis recipe tastes best with Masoor Dal only. However, ifyou like you can make it with Moong or Tuvar Dal or any other Dal of yourchoice. Just ensure that the Dal is cooked wellPlease open the skillet 2-3 times in between to ensure thereis enough water and the ingredients are not getting stuck at the bottom of thepan. If you feel at any stage the water is less, please do add some
If the Dal is cooked it will look similar to what is shown in the picture
Now, add the Ridge gourd
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