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Parwal Bharta

Cultural Context

Parwal Bharta is a traditional dish from India, particularly popular in Bengali cuisine. It showcases the pointed gourd, a seasonal vegetable, transformed into a flavorful mash with spices. This dish is often enjoyed with rice or roti, symbolizing the simplicity and heartiness of home-cooked meals. In modern kitchens, variations may include additional spices or ingredients, but the essence remains the same: a comforting, rustic preparation that celebrates local produce.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium parwal
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 tablespoon ghee
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 green chili
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mustard oil

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1

Wash 183 grams of parwal thoroughly and soak it in salted water.

2

In a pan, add parwal and garlic, then add mustard oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee.

3

Heat the mixture until it is warm, then add turmeric powder and sauté on low flame.

4

Add cumin powder and salt to the mixture and continue to sauté.

5

After sautéing, add garam masala and mix well.

6

Garnish the dish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mashsautéroast

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlpanspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Pointed Gourd MashParwal Mash

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