Village Foods - Cooking Winter Melon (Ash Gourd) Curry by my Mom / Village Life

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

winter melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: butternut squash

Zucchini offers a similar texture and is often less expensive.

Heat coconut oil in a pot.

Add mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop.

Stir in chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Add minced garlic and green chili; cook until fragrant.

Sprinkle in turmeric, cumin, and salt; stir to combine.

Add cubed winter melon and mix well.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add curry leaves and other spices like cinnamon and black pepper.

Cook until winter melon is tender.

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