This is a delicious and super simple winter melon (ash gourd) recipe. It is made in Indian style with peanuts and Indian spices. You can have it at any time of the day.

ash gourd curry indian style — Winter melon and peanuts curry

This ash gourd recipe is highly nutritious and easy to digest. It is recommended for children, pregnant women, Diabetics, elderly, and for those looking to lose weight in a healthy way.

Ash gourd is also known as winter melon or wax gourd. It is commonly available in Asian markets. You can find immature and hairy versions or waxy and mature versions. This recipe is good to cook both types of ash gourd.

Learn here about the benefits and consumption of winter melon.

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Winter melon curry cooked in Indian style with peanuts

Peanuts and winter melon curry recipe. This is a simple yet highly nutritious recipe that turns out yummy. Great for kids, Diabetics, new mothers, adults, and elderly.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: indian curry, winter melon

Servings: 4 people

Author: Nidhi Bansal

Cost: $5

Equipment

Pressure Cooker (Optional)
Mortar and Pestle or Grinder

Ingredients

400 g Fresh ripe winter melon
2 tbsp Raw peanut kernels
1½ tsp Rock Salt to taste
1 pinch Asafetida or Hing
½ inch Fresh ginger root
1½ tsp Mustard Seeds
1½ tsp Turmeric Powder
1½ tsp Coriander Seeds Powder
1½ tbsp Pure cooking oil ghee or mustard oil
2-3 sprigs Fresh coriander leaves or cilantro leaves
2-3 sprigs Fresh curry leaves
1 small Tomato finely chopped

Instructions

Prepare Peanut paste

Add peanuts and ginger root to the grinder with 1 tbsp water and grind it to get smooth paste.

Prepare Winter Melon

Wash and Peel the melon.
Cut the melon into 1/2 inch small pieces and keep aside.

Prepare the curry

Heat the pan or pressure cooker.
Add ghee once the pan is hot. Add Asafetida powder and mustard seeds.
Let the seeds crackle. Now add the curry leaves and peanut paste.
Mix well and let the paste be roasted properly.
Now add salt, turmeric, and coriander seeds powder. Mix well.
Now add the chopped tomato and mix well. Let the tomato be slightly mashed.
Now add the cut melon pieces. Add about 50 ml of water if you are cooking in a pan. Add 2 tbsp water if you are cooking in a pressure cooker.
Cover and let the melon be cooked till it turns soft. Close the heat.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve with chapati or rice. Enjoy!

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