Gossale Sukke (Sponge gourd with grated coconut)

Gossale Sukke (Sponge gourd with coconut)

A tasty side dish goes well rice

Serves: 2

Ingredients

For the coconut:

2 tablespoon grated coconut

4 cloves garlic, chopped and crushed

½ teaspoon red chilli powder

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

In a small bowl, mix grated coconut with red chilli powder, turmeric powder and crushed garlic. Keep aside.

Other ingredients

2 teaspoon oil (olive oil / sun flower oil)

½ teaspoon mustard seeds

½ teaspoon jeera (cumin) seeds

1 sponge gourd (gossale in Konkani), wash and peel outer nerves with a peeler and then cut into ¼ - inch cubes or ¾ - inch thin slices

Grated coconut mix

½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Method

Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds. When they crackle, add jeera and fry on a low heat for 1 minute till fragrant.

Add sponge gourd slices (or cubes), grated coconut mix and salt to taste. No need to add water. Cover with a tight lid and cook on a low for 8 – 10 minutes until done / well cooked, Serve with rice.