Turai Aur Narial 
Ridge gourd and coconut are combined to make this scrumptious vegetable.
Cooking Time : 9 min.
Preparation Time : 10 min.

Serves 2.

For the garnish
2 tablespoons chopped coriander 
Ingredients
2 cups ridge gourd (turai), thinly sliced 
1/2 cup grated coconut 
4 to 5 curry leaves 
1 teaspoon ginger, grated 
1 green chilli, finely chopped 
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi) 
1 teaspoon sugar 
juice of 1/2 lemon 
1 tablespoon oil 
 
  
  Method  
1. In a glass bowl, combine the oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger and green chilli and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. 
2. Add the turai, turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes. 
3. Add the coconut, sugar and lemon juice, cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. 
4. Serve hot, garnished with the chopped coriander. 
 
  
Handy tip(s) : 
1. Peel off only the hard veins of the turai taking care not to peel the turai completely.