Ridge Gourd Tambli Recipe - Spicy Ridge Gourd in Coconut Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Ridge Gourd Tambli, first lightly peel the ridge gourd, slice it into discs and chop each disc into 3-4 pieces

Step 2: Set this aside

Step 3: In a wide pan, warm a teaspoon of ghee

Step 4: Add in the mustard seeds and curry leaves to it and allow them to sputter

Step 5: Next, add in the chopped ridge gourd, and toss the pieces around on a low heat, until they are slightly softened

Step 6: Sprinkle a little salt to taste and cook further

Step 7: This will make the ridge gourd release a little water

Step 8: Cover and cook on a low flame for 3-4 minutes until the ridge gourd is completely cooked

Step 9: Once cooked through, you should be left with mushy, cooked vegetable

Step 10: Set this aside to cool, while you prepare the coconut curry for the tambli

Step 11: In a bowl, add the sour yogurt, a dash of water and whisk till smooth and no lumps remain

Step 12: Add the coconut to the smallest mixer jar, and top with 2-3 tablespoons of the whisked yogurt

Step 13: In a tadka pan, warm a teaspoon of ghee, drop the slit green chillies and asafoetida into it

Step 14: Saute till the chillies are bruised and fragrant

Step 15: Add them over the coconut in the mixie

Step 16: Grind the whole mixture to a smooth paste, adding little water if required

Step 17: Add the ground coconut mixture to the whisked curd and mix it all together

Step 18: Lastly, add the ground to the cooked ridge gourd, adjust salt if required and stir well

Step 19: Serve the Ridge Gourd Tambli along with hot steamed rice for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner