Parwal Ki Sabzi\ Pointed Gourd Curry

Parwal is also known as Pointed Gourd and is not a very common ingredient in our kitchens. It is mostly used in North Indian cooking.

It has many health benefits. It is rich in Vitamin A, B1, B2, and C and also Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorous and lots of other micronutrients. It helps lower cholesterol. It is easy to digest and is recommended for people suffering from stomach ailments.  In Ayurveda, Parwal is used to treat the gastric problems. It helps in weight loss and act as a blood purifier.

These immense health benefits made me to try out this recipe. I learnt this recipe from one of my colleague. It turned out very delicious and was just loved by my hubby. Taste Bhi , Health Bhi :)

 

Ingredients:
Parwal\ Pointed Gourd - 5
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1
Ginger-Garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - half teaspoon
Jeera\ Cumin seeds - half teaspoon
Chilly powder - half teaspoon
Turmeric powder - half teaspoon
Garam Masala - one teaspoon
Oil -  1 tablespoon
Salt
Water
Coriander leaves - chopped finely

Procedure:
1. Grind the onion and tomato in the mixer to prepare onion tomato paste and keep it aside.
2. Wash the parwal and peel the skin. Trim both its ends. Chop it horizontally and keep aside. Parwal usually has a white center along with tender seeds but sometimes they are a bit yellowish and have hard seeds. If the seeds are hard then discard the seeds.
3. Take a kadhai and add 1 tablespoon oil. Next add mustard seeds and once they splutter, add jeera.
4. Next add the onion tomato paste and fry for some time. Also add pinch of salt.
5. Once the raw taste of onion disappears, add the turmeric powder, chilly powder and garam masala.
6. Finally add the chopped parwal. Add sufficient water and salt.
7. Let it cook for 10 minutes till the parwal is cooked.
8. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.