Puhul ( Ash Gourd) Curry

Recipe:

Ash Gourd 500g

1onion sliced

2 green chillies

2 cups coconut milk

1tsp chillie powder roasted

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp of coriander powder roasted

1/2tsp cumin powder roasted

1/2 mustard seeds

1 tsp of salt

1/2tsp sweet cumin powder

1'' cinnamon stick

pinch of sugar

Oil 1tbsp

Method:

Wash, peel the skin off and cut the gourd to big pieces.

Chop chillies and onion.

Heat oil in cooking pan, add mustard seeds and splutter them.

Add onion and green chillis and fry till translusent.

Add the spices and stir for 30secs.

Add gourd and mix well and add in the coconut milk.

Cook until the gourd softens but not mashy. sprinkle the sugar over and adjust seasoning.

Serve as a side dish with rice.