This a traditional recipe made from the Petha, a form of sweet that is made from Ash-Pumpkins. - 44.9252

When you skin the ash gourd set aside the skin to make chutney. Discard the seeds in the soft centre portion. You may use the soft portion if you like but since it turns into a mash when cooked, you can keep it aside for use in soup stock later. Cube the firm... - 40.7001

Heat the oil in a pan and place the mustard seeds in it. When the seeds start to splutter put in the Fenugreek seeds, green chillies, sesame seeds and the turmeric and asafoetida. Then add the chopped ash gourd peels and stir fry for about 5 minutes, adding a... - 38.158

Cook the dal till soft and set aside. Skin the ash gourd and preserve skins for use in chutney. Chop off the soft portion of the ash gourd and reserve for use in soups. Chop the rest of the gourd into 1 inch cubes. Soak the tamarind in a cup of water and... - 42.4929

Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for about 15 minutes. Cut off and discard the stems. Cut each mushroom into quarters. Peel the green skin off the melon. Discard the seeds and cut off the soft part next to seeds. Wash, drain, and cut into slices about... - 36.207

To all those people who are craving for something sweet should definitely try this halwa out. Halwa is an Indian dessert and many Indians are fond of it. The chef shows a super fast method to make dudhi halwa. Chef Bhavna shows how to prepare yummy halwa in a... - 129.791

Kashi halwa is one of the famous sweet dish from Southern parts of India. The recipe is made with grated winter melon. - 41.5273

1. Peel and cut ash gourd into cubes. 2. Boil the ash gourd with chillies, curry leaves and onions, salt and powdered cumin. 3. Soak beans overnight. Boil till tender. 4. Scrape coconut and extract milk. 5. Add cooked beans and coconut milk to ash gourd.... - 41.2949

I doubt if there is a better source of protien and fiber than bean and that is the reason I love serving this Pure White Ecstasy to my loved ones. A great combination of sprouted beans, coconut and excellent flavoring, this salad is as tasty and healthy as it... - 36.9328

1. Pressure cook the black-eyed beans in 1 1/2 cups water and keep aside. 2. Cook the ash gourd with green chillies, salt and 1 cup water. 3. Add the cooked beans and allow to simmer for a while. Add coconut milk and curry leaves. Remove from heat. 4. Finally... - 35.6535

This Tomato Soup is a very tasty and moreover a much healthier starter or appetiizer to kick start a great meal. Rightly flavored and with the mix of additional veggies, this Tomato Soup is brimming with goodness! Take a sip and feel great! - 45.471

1. Cook Bengal gram in 3 times its volume of water. Peel and cut yam and ash gourd into 0.75 cm. (1/4") pieces. 2. Add the vegetables, pepper, salt and turmeric and 1 cup of water to the, cooked gram and cook till vegetables are done. 3. Meanwhile, grind to a... - 40.1351

Grind all the masala ingredients with water to a fine paste. Boil the cucumber with water until soft. Add curry leaves, salt and ground paste and bring it to boil for 10 minutes. Remove form the heat. When it becomes cool add yogurt and mix... - 46.9854

VARIATION : For this curry vegetables such as Ash Gourd, Chayote Squash, Spinach, Brinjal,Cucumber can be used - 36.6108

Kerala Sambar is different from the typical Sambars made in the other South Indian states. Kerala Sambar is made using a mixture of different vegetables whereas the other sambhar is made using a single vegetable. It is an excellent curry with rice or with... - 54.1731

Someone who is not from Kerala is sure to ask “What is so special about Kerala Sambar?” The answer you are likely to get from someone who is from Kerala is “It’s different from the from the typical Sambars made in the other South Indian states.”... - 121.062