Boda Kakarakaya Fry

Teasel Gourd Fry

Boda Kakarakaya, Adavi KakaraKaya, Akakarakaya

Ingredients :

Boda KakaraKaya/Teasel Gourd 1/4 kg

Red Chilly Powder 1/4 tsp

Mustard Seeds 1/4 tsp

Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp

Urad Dal 1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp

Curry Leaves 5

Oil 1 tbsp

Salt as per Taste

Preparation :

Wash teasel gourd and cut in to 4-6 pieces.

Now heat oil in a non-stick pan, add urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, after

spluttering add curry leaves and turmeric powder.

Then add chopped teasel gourd, salt and stir it perfectly, cook on low-med flame

put the lid (do not add water) after 10 mins add red chilly powder .

Remove the lid, stir it frequently and fry for 15-20 mins.

Boda Kakarakaya Fry is done, serve it with chapati, rice...etc

Makes around 2-3 servings.

It takes approx 30-35 mins to prepare.