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A classic Odia comfort food featuring tender ridge gourd and potatoes in a nutty, creamy poppy seed paste. This simple, mildly spiced curry pairs perfectly with hot steamed rice and dal.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Poppy Seed Paste
Cook the Vegetables
Combine and Simmer
A classic Odia comfort food featuring tender ridge gourd and potatoes in a nutty, creamy poppy seed paste. This simple, mildly spiced curry pairs perfectly with hot steamed rice and dal.
This odia recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 249.1 calories per serving with 4.53g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Finish and Serve
To make a Jain version, simply omit the potatoes. The dish is delicious with just ridge gourd and the poppy seed paste.
To save time, you can cook the potatoes and ridge gourd together instead of frying the potatoes separately. Add them after the tempering and sauté until tender.
Reduce the amount of oil to 2 tablespoons. You can also steam the potatoes and ridge gourd separately and then add them to the cooked poppy seed paste.
Add 100g of cubed paneer or tofu along with the ridge gourd for a protein boost.
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