Lajawab Turai Recipe: Delicious Sponge Gourd Curry

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About Lajawab Turai Recipe: Delicious Sponge Gourd Curry

Discover the delightful Lajawab Turai, a vibrant and flavorful sponge gourd curry! This recipe, inspired by a friend's live cooking show, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The unique blend of spices and the perfectly cooked sponge gourd create a taste sensation you won't forget.
Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity and the incredible taste of this dish. It's a perfect weeknight meal, ready in under an hour, and pairs beautifully with rice or roti.
Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe. Let's dive into the deliciousness!
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Recipe Time & More

Prep10 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total30 minutes
Calories203 kcal
Serves2
Served AsDinnerLunch
Recipe TasteSalty

Ingredients
 

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Instructions
 

Prepare the Spice Paste

  • Dry roast coriander seeds, groundnuts, desiccated coconut, and curry leaves until fragrant. Allow to cool slightly, then grind into a smooth paste with coriander leaves and green chili using a blender or mortar and pestle.

Prepare the Vegetable Paste

  • Blend the tomatoes and onion into a smooth paste.

Prepare the Sponge Gourd

  • Peel the sponge gourd and cut it into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, combine the cubed sponge gourd with turmeric powder, chili powder, gram flour, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Shallow Fry the Sponge Gourd

  • Heat a little mustard oil in a pan or tawa over medium heat. Shallow fry the marinated sponge gourd until lightly browned on all sides.

Cook the Curry

  • Heat mustard oil in a pan or pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the tomato-onion paste and sauté for a few minutes until softened.

Combine and Simmer

  • Stir in the prepared spice paste and cook for a minute or two, until fragrant. Add the shallow-fried sponge gourd, mix well, and cover the pan. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sponge gourd is tender and the flavors have melded.

Serve

  • Serve hot with rice, roti, or chapati.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for the Best Lajawab Turai

  • For a richer flavor, use freshly ground spices instead of pre-ground.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder to control the spiciness level to your preference.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when shallow frying the sponge gourd; work in batches to ensure even browning.
  • If the curry becomes too thick, add a splash of water to adjust the consistency.

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Recipe Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1194mgPotassium: 617mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1335IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg

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