Ghia or bottlegourd is commonly used all over India. Though Halva made of bottle gourd is the most popular of preparations, a huge variety of other items like subzi, kofta, coconut based curries and stir fried are made from this humble vegetable.
Ingredients:
300 gms bottle gourd, peeled and chopped into fine bits
4 dry red chillies cut into bits
10 cloves of garlic crushed
1 tbsp coconut oil
Salt.
Method:
Heat oil in a pan. Drop in the crushed garlic and roast on a low flame to a rich golden brown. Add the chilly bits and toss. Drop in the chopped bottle gourd, salt and half a glass of water. Mix and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook till done. Serve hot.
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