Kankada fry is an easy and simple fry of kankada /spine gourd .
It goes well with steamed rice or chapati.
Health benefits of kankada/spine gourd
Scientific name—Momordica dioica Native place —Tropical regions on Asia with extensive distribution in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Japan, South East Asia.
Health benefits —
- Prevents Hypertension and Supports Heart Health
- Boosts Immune System
- Cures Eczema and Skin Problems
- Protects Liver
- Skin and Pimple Care
- Prevents and cures Respiratory Disorders
- Brain Function
- Good for a Diabetic Patient
- Supports Digestive System
- Prevents Cancer
- Peptic Ulcer and Piles
- Treats Cough
- Give relief in breathing problem
- Remove kidney stones
- Useful for pregnant women
- Work as anti-aging
- Improve eyesight
- Reduce excess sweating Source—https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/spiny-gourd/(Hyperhidrosis)

Today we will learn how to make kankada bhaja with this easy recipe with step wise pictures.
Preparation Time : 5min
Cooking Time:20min
Serves:3
Cuisine:Odiya
Course: Side dish
Author: Resmarani
INGREDIENTS OF SPINE GOURD FRY
- Kankada/spine gourd- 250gm
- Oil-1tablespoon
- Turmeric powder -1/2teaspoon
- Red chili powder-1teaspoon
- Garam masala-1teaspoon
- Mustard seeds- 1/2teaspoon
- Cumin seeds-1/2teaspoon
- Green chili-2
- Salt/luna to taste

Preparation
Steps of kankada bhaja recipe:
- Clean the Spiny Gourd / Kankada and pat dry.

- Cut into thin slices.

- Heat 1teaspoon oil in a kadhai Or heavy bottomed pan.Put mustard seeds, cumin seeds. When it starts crackle, add green chili’s.

- Now, put sliced kankada, chili, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, mix well. Cover with a lid and fry it till half done. Remove the lid and fry till done.
- After 10min your kankad bhaja is ready.

- Serve kankad bhaja in a serving bowl perfect combo with rice and roti.

Enjoy💁💁💁…..

A Quick Summary:
INGREDIENTS
- Kankada/spine gourd- 250gm
- Oil-1tablespoon
- Turmeric powder -1/2teaspoon
- Red chili powder-1teaspoon
- Garam masala-1teaspoon
- Mustard seeds- 1/2teaspoon
- Cumin seeds-1/2teaspoon
- Green chili-2
- Salt/luna to taste
Directions:
- Clean the Spiny Gourd / Kankada and pat dry.
- Cut into thin slices.
- Heat 1teaspoon oil in a kadhai Or heavy bottomed pan.Put mustard seeds, cumin seeds. When it starts crackle, add green chili’s.
- Now, put sliced kankada, chili, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, mix well. Cover with a lid and fry it till half done. Remove the lid and fry till done.
- After 10min your kankad bhaja is ready.
- Serve kankad bhaja in a serving bowl perfect combo with rice and roti.
Hope you all will love this recipe.. Please do share your comments .
Happy cooking !!!!!!!!!!!!