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Kerala Ash Gourd Thoran
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱15 minsPrep Time
🔥15 minsCook Time
⏰30 minsTotal Time
👥3Serves
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Soft ash gourd cubes tossed with grated coconut, chilli and curry leaves — a quick Kerala thoran for rice meals.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Temper mustard and curry leaves.
2
Add ash gourd and salt; cover-cook soft.
3
Toss with coconut-chilli; dry off moisture.
Nutrition per serving
110kcal
Protein2g
Carbohydrates10g
Fat7g
Fibre3g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Hydrating ash gourd with coconut flavour and almost no oil — ideal light side.
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Pro Tips
- →Don’t overcook to mush.
- →Fresh coconut best.
- →Serve with rice and dal.
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Variations
- 1Add shallots.
- 2Turmeric pinch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wrong gourd or old flesh — use fresh white ash gourd.
Less traditional but still workable.
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