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Ash Gourd Vegetable Recipe

Ash Gourd Vegetable Recipe

A creamy, flavorful, and quick-to-make vegetable dish using tender ash gourd cubes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is family-friendly, budget-conscious, and pairs wonderfully with rice or flatbreads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g ash gourd peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch ginger grated
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh cream or coconut milk
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Optional: roasted cashews for topping

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pan
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Bowl for prepping ingredients

Method
 

  1. Peel and cube the ash gourd into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Heat oil or ghee in a skillet. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them splutter.
    Ash Gourd Vegetable Recipe
  3. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add ash gourd cubes, cover, and cook 10–12 minutes until tender.
  6. Stir in cream or coconut milk; simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and roasted cashews. Serve hot with rice or flatbreads.

Notes

  • Substitute coconut milk for cream for a vegan version.
  • Do not overcook the gourd; it should remain tender but not mushy.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
  • Reheat gently and add a splash of water or cream to restore consistency.
Ash Gourd Vegetable Recipe
Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):
Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg