Bottle Gourd Curry
Dive into the comforting flavors of Bottle Gourd Curry, a simple yet delectable Indian dish that’s perfect for home cooking. This recipe transforms tender bottle gourd into a flavorful curry, simmered in a spiced masala blend of onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala. With just a handful of pantry staples and minimal prep, this wholesome curry is ready in under 40 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight meals. Garnished with fresh coriander, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or flatbread, offering a hearty vegetarian option packed with nutrition and taste. Perfect for curry lovers, this recipe highlights bottle gourd’s subtle sweetness and is a must-try for anyone seeking easy, healthy Indian recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium bottle gourd
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Peel the bottle gourd and cut it into small cubes.
Finely chop the onion and tomatoes.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and the oil separates.
Add the bottle gourd cubes and mix well to coat them with the masala.
Pour in the water, stir, and cover the pan.
Reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes or until the bottle gourd is tender.
Add garam masala and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes uncovered.
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice or flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2415 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1884 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
