Wholesome Ridge Gourd & Drumstick Harmony Recipe

About this recipe

A healthy and traditional Odia dish made with ridge gourd, drumsticks, lentils, and aromatic spices, perfect for a light yet flavorful lunch.

Ingredients

• 500 G Ridge Gourd/Jhinge Tori(500Gm)
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 250g Ginger
• 250g Green Chilli
• 20G Curry Leaves
• 10G Salt
• 250g Coriander

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a pressure cooker, combine the soaked moong dal, ridge gourd, drumsticks, turmeric powder, and salt. Add 2 cups of water and cook for 2 whistles. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
2. Step 2: Heat mustard oil in a small pan. Add panch phoran, cumin seeds, and dry red chilies. Let them splutter.
3. Step 3: Add grated ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Pour the tempered spices into the cooked dal mixture in the pressure cooker. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or pakhala.