Aloo Potala Rasa/ Potato and Pointed gourd curry| How To Make?

#Aloo Potala Rasa/ Potato and Pointed gourd curry

Preparation For :     4 People  

Preparation Time :  45 Minutes (Approx.)

INGREDIENTS

1. Parwal/Potala/ Pointed gourd - 500 gm
2. Potato- 150 gm
3. Shredded coconut -10 tablespoon
4. Poppy seeds(khus khus)/ Posta - 5 teaspoon
5. Dry chilies- 1or 2( as per taste)
6. Cumin seeds- 2 ½ teaspoon
7. Cashew nut -10 pieces
8. Bay leaf – 2
9. Turmeric powder- 1teasppon
10. Oil -10 tablespoon
11. Ginger -1/2 inch
12. Salt – as per taste

HoW To PREPARATION: STEP WISE

• ·         Wash and peel the parwals. Cut each parwal in two halves (not length wise).
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• ·         Peel the potatoes and cut into pieces
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• ·         Make a fine paste of shredded coconut, ginger, poppy seeds (khus khus), cashew nuts, dry chilly and cumin seeds.
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• ·         Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the parwal and potatoes till golden brown. Keep aside.
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• ·         Heat some oil in the pan and fry cumin seeds and bay leaf.
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• ·         Add the masala paste, turmeric powder. Fry it till oil starts coming out.
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• ·         Add fried parwal and potatoes; stir it for 2 to 3 minutes.
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• ·         Put 3 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring it to boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes or till the potatoes are cooked and the gravy is thick.