Parwal ki Sabzi

Parwal ki Sabzi

Parwal ki Sabzi

Veg Vegan

Pointed gourd (parwal/potol) cooked in a lightly spiced mustard oil-based gravy with onion, tomato, and whole cumin — a daily vegetable preparation across Bihar and eastern UP, plain and satisfying, eaten with dal and rice.

Cuisines

Bihari

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Parwal 250 grams Parwal , pointed gourd
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Amchur 1 teaspoon Amchur , dried mango powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
salt Salt , to taste
water 1 cup Water
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the parwal thoroughly and peel them lightly, removing any tough skin.
  2. 2 Cut each parwal into halves lengthwise.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter, followed by a pinch of asafoetida.
  5. 5 Add the parwal pieces and sauté them for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
  6. 6 Sprinkle turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt over the parwal.
  7. 7 Mix well to coat the parwal with the spices.
  8. 8 Add a cup of water to the pan, cover it with a lid, and let it cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the parwal becomes tender.
  9. 9 Once the parwal is cooked, add amchur powder and garam masala.
  10. 10 Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
  11. 11 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a teaspoon of ghee before serving.