ture saar (Gourd Bushel Curry)

Ture or Gourd Bushel is a vegetable usually grown in the gardens. The curry prepared by adding dry fish is mouth-watering.

Ingredients Gourd Bushel - Washed and cut Coriander seeds - 2 tsp  Cumin seeds - 1 tsp  Red Chillies - 5  Turmeric - little  Onion - 1/2  Tamarind - very little  Grated Coconut - 1 cup  Salt - To taste  Seasoning Oil  Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp  Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp  Garlic - 1 clove  Curry leaves Preparation Method Fry Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds, Red chillies, Turmeric, Onion, Tamarind in little oil .  Grind the above fried ingredients with Coconut into a fine paste  In a vessel, add the cut pieces of Gourd. Add little masala paste, add water and cook.  Once the gourd is cooked, add the remaining masala paste, add salt. Bring it to boil.  Heat Oil. Add the ingredients mentioned above for seasoning.  Add the seasoning to the curry.  Note Dry fish may be added to this curry. Dry Roast the dry fish and add to the curry. Seasoning is NOT required.  Gourd Bushel can also be used to prepare dosa, halwa, manni.