Ridge Gourd Poppy Seeds Gravy

Ridge Gourd Poppy Seeds Gravy.
Ridge gourd is peeled and chopped. Poppy seeds are ground into powder. Ridge gourd is then cooked in poppy seeds onion gravy. Serve ridge gourd poppy seeds gravy with steamed rice.
Makes: around 4 Servings of Ridge Gourd Poppy Seeds Gravy.
Ingredients:
Ridge Gourd 1 Medium
Onion 1
Green Chiles 2
Poppy Seeds 1 1/2 Tbsps
Turmeric Powder a big Pinch
Cilantro few Sprigs
Salt to Taste
Talimpu:
Mustard Seeds 1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
Urad Dal 1/4 tsp
Broken Dried Red Chiles 3 – 4
Asafoetida a Big Pinch
Curry Leaves 5
Oil 2 tsps
Method of preparation:
Remove skin, wash and chop the ridge gourd into small chunks.
Peel and roughly chop the onion.
Remove stems, wash and roughly chop the green chiles.
Wash and finely chop the cilantro leaves.
Grind poppy seeds into fine powder using a spice grinder.
Add the chopped onion and few tablespoons of water and grind again into smooth paste.
Coarsely grind the green chiles and keep aside
Heat oil in a pan, add all talimpu ingredients in order.
When mustard seeds start spluttering, add chopped ridge gourd.
Fry briefly, stir in ground onion poppy seeds paste, a cup of water and turmeric powder.
Cook covered till ridge gourd turns soft. Uncover and boil till the mixture becomes little thick.
Adjust any seasonings if required and garnish with cilantro and serve ridge gourd poppy seeds gravy with steamed rice.
Notes: Make sure ridge gourd is cooked well.
Suggestions: Adjust spice with green chiles.
Variations: Check other ridge gourd recipes here.
Other Names: Ridge Gourd Poppy Seeds Gravy.
Cabbage Poppy Curry

Cabbage Poppy Curry.
Cabbage is chopped and cooked in oil along with chopped onion. Poppy seeds are toasted and ground into powder along with coriander and cumin. The powder is then added to the cabbage curry as a finishing step. Serve cabbage poppy curry with steamed rice or with roti.
Makes: around 4 Servings of Cabbage Poppy Curry.
Ingredients:
Cabbage 1 Small
Onion 1
Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tsp
Poppy Seeds 1 Tbsp
Coriander Seeds 1 1/2 tsps
Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
Red Chili Powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder a big Pinch
Salt to Taste
Talimpu:
Mustard Seeds 1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
Urad Dal 1/4 tsp
Broken Dried Red Chiles 3 – 4
Curry Leaves 5
Oil 2 tsps
Method of preparation:
Peel and finely chop the onion.
Remove outer leaves, wash and chop the cabbage.
Heat a pan on low heat, add poppy seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds.
Toast for a minute or until aromatic and remove from heat.
Grind the poppy seeds mixture into fine powder and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add all talimpu ingredients in order.
When mustard seeds start spluttering, add sliced onion and ginger garlic paste.
Fry for around few minutes on medium flame and stir in cabbage and turmeric powder.
Fry for around 5 minutes or until cabbage is cooked.
Stir in ground poppy seeds powder, red chili powder and salt.
Cook for another minute and remove from heat.
Serve cabbage poppy seeds curry with steamed rice or with roti.
Notes: Make sure not burn any ingredients while toasting.
Suggestions: Adjust spice with red chili powder.
Variations: Check other variations with cabbage here.
Other Names: Cabbage Poppy Curry.
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