Ingredients

1/2 lb. of gourd or squash

A pinch of turmeric powder

1 tsp of mustard seeds

2-3 red chillies

Fry in a little oil: A pinch of Asoefetida(Hing)

1 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds

8-10 peppercorns

1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

3/4 tsp fenugreek(Methi)

1 tbsp rice, washed

1 tbsp sesame seeds

2-3 tbsp coconut

Salt to taste

2 tsp cooking oil for seasoning

Method

Blend all the fried ingredients to a smooth paste and set aside.

Cook the gourd/squash with a pinch of salt and turmeric and when it is done, add the ground masala to it.

Bring it to a boil.

Season with the mustard and red chillies in oil.

Eat hot with rice.

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