If you are boared of your regular everyday subji then you must give a try to this Maharashtraian style stuffed ridge gravy.Stuffed Ridge Gourd Gravy or Bharla dodka is spicy Maharashtrian gravy that tastes delicious with roti and rice.My mom usually prepare this recipe at home.Ridge gourd,onions,peanuts and coconut masala provides this recipe a sweet and tangy flavor.

Details

Servings

2 servings

Prep time

15 min

Cooking time

10 min

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Ingredients

  • 2 – 3 tbsp roasted Peanut powder.

  • 1 Ridge Gourd(Peeled).

  • Turmeric powder.

  • 1/4 cup dry grated Coconut.

  • Red chili powder.

  • Garam masala.

  • 1 tsp Coriander powder.

  • 1/2 glass Water.

  • Salt to taste.

  • 1/2 tsp Jaggery / Gudh (Optional).

  • 1 tsp of Sesame Seeds.

  • 1 tsp of Ginger garlic chopped.

  • 1 Chopped Onion.

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Directions

  • Take Ridge Gourd and peel it. Then Cut off its stock. Make a slit in shape of + at the centre. Do not cut it through.
  • Blend it into a smooth paste. Add a bit water if required. Keep it aside.
  • Fill the ridge gourd with the blended masala.
  • Heat a pan on medium heat. Add oil.
  • When the oil is enough hot, chopped onion. Fry it until the onion gets reddish color for about 4 – 5 minutes.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala and coriander powder. Mix well.
  • Cook for 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Add the blended masala which was left over after stuffing into ridge gourd. Mix well and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat for 6 – 7 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat.Stuffed ridge gourd gravy is ready to serve.it goes fantastic with chapati, fulka and rice too.