TOORIAN JO SAAG – TARAYLO

(Zucchini Vegetable – Fried) 

Ingredients

Ridge Gourd / Zucchini – 1 kg.

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp.

Oil – ½ tblsp.

Asafoetida – pinch

Salt – to taste

Green Chillies – 2 – 3 nos.

Coriander powder – 1 tsp.

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp.

Juice of 1 lime or Raw mango powder – ½ tsp.

Coriander leaves – 1 tblsp. (for garnish)

Method

1. Peel, wash and cut the ridge gourd in finger like elongated shapes.

2. In a pan, heat oil on a medium flame. When hot, add mustard seeds. Allow them to temper. When the mustard seeds start popping, add asafoetida and chopped green chillies.

3. Stir for half a minute. Add the chopped gourd, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and reduce the heat to a low flame. Cover the pan with a rekabi and stir it at regular intervals.

4. When the gourd becomes tender, add coriander powder and raw mango powder. Mix thoroughly and let the vegetable simmer for a few minutes.

5. Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

To serve

Toorain jo Taraylo Saag is served with Phulko for Dinner.