Ridge Gourd Grilled (No Onion-Garlic)

Ingredients

• ridge gourd (turai) 350 g
• mustard oil 2 tsp
• cumin powder 1 tsp
• turmeric 1/2 tsp
• red chilli powder 1/4 tsp
• coriander powder 1 tsp
• salt 3/4 tsp
• lemon juice 2 tsp
• fresh coriander 10 g
• kasuri methi 1/2 tsp

Preparation

1. Peel ridge gourd lightly, slice into long 1 cm strips, pat dry.
2. Mix mustard oil with cumin, turmeric, chilli, coriander, salt, and crushed kasuri methi.
3. Brush strips evenly with the spiced oil.
4. Heat a grill pan or tawa on medium; cook strips 4–5 min per side until tender with light char.
5. Finish with lemon juice and chopped coriander.
6. Serve hot as one portion.