Aloo Parval/Potato with pointed gourd

Ingredients
parwal(pointed gourd/parval/parmal/potol) - 1/4 kg
potatoes (aloo) - 2 medium size(peeled and cubed)
ginger paste - 1 tsp
tomato - 1 finely chopped
hing (asafoetida) - a pinch
turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
dry or fresh coconut(grated) - 2 tsps
Salt - as per taste
oil - 1 tsp
water - 2 cups
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Method

1. Scrape parwal using a knife (not peel), removing tips and tail. Wash and slit vertically from 1 side so as to remove any hard seeds. If there are no hard seeds, then chop the whole parval into circles.

2.Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds. When they change color, add hing,ginger paste and fry for few mins.

3.Add grated coconut,chilli powder,turmeric powder,salt,garam masala and fry for 5 mins.

4.Add aloo pieces,parwal pieces and 2 cups of water.

5.Cook to 4 whistles. Open the lid of cooker when pressure drops down naturally.

6. Turn off heat,garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with rice or roti or as a side with any Indian bread.

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