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Steamed Rice and Bottle Gourd

This steamed rice and bottle gourd is a great healthy and delicious meal to make and enjoy with the entire family.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Boiled leftover rice
  • ¾ cup Bottle gourd grated
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 8-10 Curry leaves
  • ¼ cup Onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Green chilies chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the boiled leftover rice, grated bottle gourd, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Transfer them to a blender and blend into a smooth paste.
  • Transfer the blended paste back into a mixing bowl.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Saute and stir for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
  • Into the blended paste, add the onions, green chilies, and the prepared mustard seeds and curry leaves tempering. Mix together.
  • Transfer the mixture into a bowl which can be steamed. Steam in a steamer for 25-30 minutes or until you see the mixture changing color.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Servings | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg