Vegan Ridge Gourd Roasted Chana

Ingredients

• 300 g ridge gourd (turai), peeled and sliced
• 80 g roasted chana (bhuna chana), lightly crushed
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 green chilli, slit
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• 60 ml water

Preparation

1. Dry-warm crushed roasted chana 1 minute; set aside.
2. Heat oil; crackle mustard and cumin; add chilli.
3. Add ridge gourd, turmeric, salt; toss 2 minutes.
4. Pour water; cover and simmer until gourd is tender.
5. Stir in roasted chana; cook uncovered 2–3 minutes to coat.
6. Finish with coriander; serve warm.