Kundru sabzi

Ingredients

. 250 gm. kundru, washed and quartered lengthways (Gherkins)

•1 tbs. cooking oil

•1 tsp. Panch Pooran.

Onions-1

Potatoes-2

1/4 tsp rai(Mustard seeds)

•Salt to taste

•Chilli powder to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a wok, non-stick is better.

2. Add panch-pooran and rai and allow the seeds to splutter.

3. Add onions and let it fry and then add turmeric, green chilly stir for a couple of seconds and add sliced potatoes.

4. Add salt and add bit water and let potatoes get cooked with pan closed and then add kudru.

5. Stir thoroughly and cook covered on low medium heat, until tender.

7. Serve hot with a dal of choice and Chapatti.

Notes

A spoonful of ground saunf or fennel added along with all other spices, gives this dish a very nice flavour

Aloo Parval ki sabzi(Pointed Gourd) is cooked similarly....just add tomotoes in it.