Ash Gourd Curry / Kuvale Curry

Ash gourd is called Kuvale in Konkani.Kuvale Curry is a Coconut and Curd based Ash gourd Curry using roasted red chillies.Kuvale curry is a Konkani style recipe goes well with hot steamed Rice.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Ash gourd Curry / Kuvale Curry.

Ingredients:-

Ash gourd. -1 cup chopped
Salt.           -1tsp
Water.        -2 cup

For grinding Coconut Masala paste: --

Coconut grating.     -1cup
Turmeric powder    -1/4tsp

 Dry Red chillies.    - 6
Curd.                       -1cup

For Seasoning --

Coconut oil/Oil. -1tsp
Mustard seeds    -1tsp
Jeera.                  -1/2tsp
Curry leaves.       -1spring

Instructions:-

Remove the outer skin of a small Ash gourd and chop into square pieces and wash well.Keep aside.

Roast dry Red chillies in little oil.Grind the roasted Red chillies with grated Coconut and Turmeric powder to a smooth paste.Keep aside.

Whisk the Curd adding little Water and keep aside.

Method:-

Boil 2 cup of Water in a cooking vessel and add the chopped Ash gourd pieces. Add 1tsp Salt and cook the Ash gourd pieces till soft but not mushy.

Add the ground Coconut Masala paste to the cooked Ash gourd pieces and bring it to boil.Lower  the flame and boil for 2 minute.

Switch off the flame and remove the cooking vessel from heat and keep aside to cool.

When the Curry is little cooled add the whisked Curd and mix well.Check for Salt and add little Salt  if needed and mix well

Heat Coconut oil/Oil in a pan for seasoning and splutter Mustard seeds and Jeera and  saute well.Add Curry leaves and fry for a second and switch off the flame.

Pour the above seasoning over the Kuvale Curry/Ash gourd Curry in the cooking vessel and keep covered for few minutes.

A tasty and yummy Ash gourd Curry /Kuvale Curry addinng Curd is ready to serve with Rice.

Try the recipe and enjoy the dish.