TURYA SHAK
2 medium size Turya ( ridge gourd ) Washed and cut in to cubes. 
2 tomatoes grated
1 teaspoon chilipowder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon dhana jeeru
for tempering
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon asafetida
Heat the oil in a sauce pan, once heated add mustard seeds and asafetida . As soon as it starts to crackle add the Turiya and all the above masala. ( spices) and stir well. Cover the lid and cook on medium heat, stirring in between for 2 to 3 minutes. Add grated tomatoes and mix well.and let cook until done . Garnish with cilantro and transfer in a serving bowl. Enjoy turya shak with khichdi and rotla. What a delicious treat and so easy too !
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