Ingredients:

• 1 – bottle gourd, peeled and cut into pieces
• 2 – onions, chopped
• 2 – tomatoes, chopped
• 2 – green chillies, chopped
• 1 tsp – Garlic paste
• 1 tsp – Ginger paste
• 1 tsp – chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp – coriander powder
• 1 tsp – Garam Masala powder
• 2 tbsp – chopped Coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp – chopped Mint leaves
• 4 tbsp – Coconut paste
• 2 tbsp – oil
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan and saute the onions and green chillies for a little while.
2. Add the tomatoes, garlic paste, ginger paste, chillies powder, turmeric, garam masala/spice powder, coriander powder, coconut paste, mint leaves, a little of the chopped coriander leaves and salt and stir fry till the oil separates from the mixture.
3. Now add bottle gourd and 1 cup water and simmer on low flame till the gravy thickens.
4. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
5. Serve hot.
6. Recipe Courtesy: Anglo-Indian Recipes

Recipe courtesy of Bridget White