Jinge Posto ( Ridge Gourd With Poppy-Seed)

Recipe By : Jay narayan Ghosh
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:25
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Kg Jhinge (Ridge-Gourd)

100 Grams Onion

30 Grams Posto (Poppy Seeds)

2 Grams Turmeric -- paste

2 Grams Chilli -- Paste

4 Nos Gr. Chillies

45 Ml. Oil

5 Grams Mustard -- Seeds

2 Nos. Red Chillies

5 G Salt

* Peel the ridge gourd, cut lengthwise in half.

* Remove seeds and add salt to remove excess moisture.

* Heat oil in a karai and fry the mustard seeds and the red chililes.

* Add the ridge gourd and fry for three minutes.

* Add sliced onions and the masala pastes with the gr. chilles.

* Add the poppy seed paste, stir fry the green vegetables till just brown.

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Serving Ideas : good accompaniment with steamed rice.