Ridge Gourd (तोरई / तुरई (Turai))
Ridge Gourd, or 'Turai' as we call it, is a very mild and comforting summer vegetable. It has long, dark green ridges on its skin and a soft, slightly sweet white flesh inside. I always feel that it is one of the most underrated vegetables; when cooked with just a few spices, it turns into a beautiful, silky dish. In my kitchen, I even use the peeled skin to make a spicy chutney so nothing goes to waste. It absorbs the flavors of mustard seeds and cumin perfectly. It's the kind of food that feels like a warm hug on a day when you want something light and easy to digest. It represents the simplicity of daily Indian home cooking.
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Calories
17 kcal
Protein
0.7g
Fat
0.2g
Carbs
3.4g
Fiber
0.5g
Vitamins
Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Zinc, Magnesium
Cooking Tips
- • Choose gourds that are firm and medium-sized; very large ones can be fibrous and dry.
- • Don't discard the skin! You can make a wonderful spicy chutney with the peels.
- • Cook it with very little water as the vegetable releases its own moisture during the process.
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