Kankada bhaja/Spine gourd fry

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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)
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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:

  1. Clean the Spiny Gourd / Kankada and pat dry.
  2. Cut into thin slices.
  3. Heat 1teaspoon oil in a kadhai Or heavy bottomed pan.Put mustard seeds, cumin seeds. When it starts crackle, add green chili’s.
  4. 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.
  5. After 10min your kankad bhaja is ready.
  6. 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 !!!!!!!!!!!!

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