Ever heard someone say, “I love turai”? Maybe never! Also called ridge squash, turai is one of the most common vegetables in an Indian household during the summers. Still, it doesn’t manage to win hearts like many other vegetables (read: beetroot, carrot, peas, and potatoes). But let’s admit that we cook turai every other week. Why do you ask that? Turai is notorious for its bland taste, but has an enriched nutritional profile that benefits our overall health. That’s right! Turai belongs to the gourd family and is best known for its ‘cooling’ properties. Plus, it’s packed with vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, and other essential nutrients. These factors make turai a great option for weight loss, reducing body heat, controlling blood sugar levels et al. Turai also contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties that help us detoxify and boost immunity against various seasonal diseases.
Also read: Leftover Turai Shells? Turn them into this healthy and tasty recipe
We get it, turai tastes bland and can be super bland as a meal; but what if we say we have a great recipe that will make the vegetable tastier than ever?! You heard us. While researching delicious turai dishes, we came across a recipe that captured our hearts in no time. That’s why we thought of sharing it with you. It is a hearty turai ki chutney recipe.
This recipe was shared by celebrity chef Anahita Dhondy on her Instagram handle. “You will never believe that this chutney is made with Turai/ Ridge Gourd. I never thought Turai could taste so good. Turai is easily available in the summer and this chutney was ready in less than 15 minutes. Trust me and try out now now now!” she wrote next to it. Let’s take a look at the court.
Also read: Spice up your boring veggies: 3 tasty yet healthy Turai (Ridge Gourd) dishes to try
How To Make Turai Ki Chutney – Chef Anahita Dhondy’s Recipe:
- To make this dish, first peel a gourd and cut it into large chunks.
- Then heat oil in a non stick pan and add urad dal, chana dal and four red chillies to it.
- Toss in the turai and cook until it becomes soft.
- Then add tamarind and salt and cook. Let the mixture cool.
- Now transfer everything to a mixing bowl and add coconut and jiggery to it. Grind everything to a smooth paste.
- That is it. Turai ki chutney is ready to be served. Place the chutney in a serving bowl and enjoy.
Watch the detailed recipe video of turai ki chutney here:
Also read: How To Make Doon Chetin – A Traditional Walnut Chutney Recipe From Kashmir
Try this unique dish today and let us know what you think. For more such delicious turai recipes, click here.
About Somdatta SahaExplorer- that’s what Somdatta likes to call herself. Be it food, people or places, all she craves is knowing the unknown. A simple aglio olio pasta or daal-chawal and a good movie can make her day.
