Fagla Bhaji (Spiny Gourd)
Introduction
‘Fagla Bhaji’ (spiny gourds) is a simple and tasty Bhaji prepared between August and September in tribal communities of Goa.This wild fruit vegetable grows naturally in the hilly regions.Fagla bhaji is a quick and nutritious dish in Goan tribal cuisine.
- Serves: 1 People
- Prep Time: 30min
- Cooking: 2hr
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
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For Cooking
- Spiny Gourd (fagla)-250g
- 2-3 green chilies, cut lengthwise
- 1 bowl grated coconut
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- Salt to taste
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
Procedure
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Wash and cut the spiny gourds into thin slices
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Take a cooking vessel, add 1 glass of water,and keep on a mud chullhaon a low flame
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Add the sliced spiny gourdand stir
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Stir occasionally and cook with a lid on low heat until the gourd is tender yet retains a slight crunch
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Then, add chopped onion, grated coconut, and green chilies
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Cook for 5-10 min and our‘fagla Bhaji’ is ready to serve hot as a side dish with rice or‘bhakri’
