Ridge Gourd Vegetable Curry

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• Four medium-sized ridge gourds
• About 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (with skins)
• Two teaspoons white sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Two teaspoons coriander-cumin powder
• Two teaspoons red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon amchur powder
• One teaspoon powdered sugar
• Salt to taste
• Two teaspoons cooking oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• Three whole dry red chilies
• Generous handful fresh chopped cilantro

1. 1Peel the ridge gourds using a peeler, removing the ridged outer skin.
2. 2Cut the peeled ridge gourds in half lengthwise, then chop them into crescent-shaped, medium-sized pieces.
3. 3Place the chopped ridge gourd pieces in a bowl of water and gently wash them.
4. 4In a small blender jar, add roasted peanuts, white sesame seeds, and fennel seeds, then grind them coarsely.
5. 5Add turmeric powder, coriander-cumin powder, red chili powder, amchur powder, powdered sugar, and salt to the coarse peanut mixture and mix thoroughly to create the masala.
6. 6Heat two teaspoons of cooking oil in a black kadai (wok) on a gas stove.
7. 7Add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida, and three whole dry red chilies to the hot oil for tempering.
8. 8Once the tempering ingredients sizzle, add the chopped and drained ridge gourd pieces to the kadai and stir to coat them with the tempering spices.
9. 9Cover the kadai with a transparent lid and allow the ridge gourd to cook on a low flame for about 2-3 minutes.
10. 10Remove the lid, stir the vegetable, and cover it again to allow it to cook further in its own moisture.
11. 11After approximately 6 minutes of cooking, when the ridge gourd is tender and most water has evaporated, add the prepared spice blend to the ridge gourd.
12. 12Thoroughly mix the spice blend with the ridge gourd until all pieces are evenly coated, keeping the flame low.
13. 13Cover the kadai again for another 2-3 minutes to allow the spices to meld with the vegetable.
14. 14Upon removing the lid, add a generous amount of fresh chopped cilantro as a garnish and give it a final stir.

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