Ash Gourd Majjige Huli (Yogurt Based Curry) | ಬೂದುಗುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಹುಳಿ (ಪಳದ್ಯ)

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Ash gourd is one of the main and very common vegetables of Indian cuisine. During old days, pure vegetarian people were not supposed to eat ash gourd and it was strictly prohibited. These days, everybody is using this veggie, but even now, some people won't prefer this veggie to enter into the home from the front door; just they will take it in from the back door of the house! I really don't know the reason behind it, but if you see the nutrition facts of ash gourd, I'm sure you will fell in love with this veggie :) Ash gourd is a good source of calcium, carbohydrate, protein and iron, which are very essential for our body. 
Ash Gourd ('Kumbalakayi' in Kannada) tastes very good when used in different varieties of curries. Here is a yogurt based curry using ash gourd which tastes very good with rice. Other than ash gourd, you can also use Seeme Badane (Chayote Squash), Egg plant or cucumber for this Majjige Huli.


Preparation time: 20 - 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
Ash gourd - 1/2 kg
Grated coconut - 1 1/4 cup
Chana dal (soaked in water for 1/2 hour) - 1 tsp
Green chillies - 2 (adjust according to taste)
Chopped coriander leaves - 3 tsp
Cumin seeds - 3/4 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Ginger - 1/2 inch
Sour curd (Buttermilk) - 1 to 1 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
For seasoning: oil - 2 tsp, mustard seeds - 1 tsp, curry leaves - 1 strand

Method:
Peel the ash gourd and remove the seeds portion. Cut the veggie into medium size cubes and cook with enough water and salt to taste till smooth.
Grind grated coconut, ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, turmeric and soaked chana dal into fine paste. Add water if required.
Add this paste to cooked ash gourd and allow to boil for 3 - 4 minutes and switch off the flame.
Heat oil in a small wok. Add mustard seeds and roast till it splutters. Then add the curry leaves, saute for a while and switch off the flame. Add this seasoning to boiled Majjige Huli.
Add buttermilk to Majjige Huli when its still warm. Serve this Majjige Huli with hot rice.


Tips:
  • If you want to retain this Majjige Huli for night dinner or for next day, take out a portion of Majjige Huli and keep separately before adding the buttermilk. Heat the majjige huli before serving and mix with buttermilk.
  • Veggies like Seeme Badane (Chayote Squash), Egg plant and cucumber will also go well for this recipe.
  • I have added the soaked chana dal just to make the curry thicker. You can replace chana dal with Putani (split dalia) also.
Sending this over to 'Spotlight: Curries/Gravies', ongoing event @ Cuisine Delights, which was originally started by Indrani of Recipe Junction.


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46 comments:

  1. lov this dish ,...so tempting...

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  2. Yum yum, wat a healthy and fingerlicking curry.

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  3. Perfect for summer rice and curry.

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  4. A little like Mor Kozhambu. Had forgotten about this combination. Time to make it.

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  5. Very delicious and tangy curry. Simply awesome...

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  6. wow...i remember my childhood,,in my native they use to prepare this dish..it tastes yummy..nice click and presentation...i will try this soon...nd i have book marked ur kesari baat....must try dish..thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  7. tempting indeed...mouthwatering dish & the clicks!

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  8. Very comforting dish! Great to go with steamed rice.Perfect for rainy afternoon lunch :D.

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  9. Delicious dish, sounds so yummy.

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  10. Nice way to use asg gourd, looks very delicious.

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  11. Tht sounds similar like our mor kuttan.. Looks delish!!

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  12. Super thick and yummy dish..
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  13. Looks very delicious, yumm..

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  14. very delicious curry, looks yum :) Thank you for stopping my space dear :)

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  15. Hi Vani, this looks delicious... You have a nice recipe collection.

    Thanks for stopping by at my site. Glad to join you as well..


    -Mythreyi
    Yum! Yum! Yum!

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