Daal Dodka / Ridge Gourd Bhaji

Time 30 min

Ingredients

Ridge gourd 2 medium size (remove outer edges and cut into 2 inch pieces)

Finely chopped onion 2 medium size

Red chili powder 1.5 tsp & ginger garlic paste 1/4 tsp / Kolhapuri masala 2 tsp

Moong daal 3 tsp

Water 2-3 tbsp

Oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Soak moong daal for 2-3 hrs.
Heat oil in pan, add onion, saute till onion turns golden brown. Then add ridge gourd. Fry and stir well for about 3-4 min. Then add red chili powder & ginger garlic paste / Kolhapuri masala mix well and fry for 2-3 min. Then add ridge gourd & moong daal  and mix well. Then add 2-3 tbsp water cover with lid and cook for about 7-8 min till ridge gourd is cooked and tender. Switch off the flame, and serve hot with chapati.

Tip
It is dry bhaji / sabji so keep in mind water requirement to avoid overcooking. U need to taste whether it has been cooked or not.

Masala Ridge Gourd / Masala Dodkyachi Bhaji

Time 30 min

Ingredients

Ridge gourd 2 medium size (remove outer edges and cut into 2 inch pieces)

Finely chopped onion 2 medium size

Red chili powder 1.5 tsp 
Smooth paste of (Coconut 1 tbsp+ 1 inch ginger+3-4 garlic cloves+4-5 curry leaves+2 green chilies+ 1 tomato)  

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Garam masala 1 tsp

Water 2-3 tbsp

Oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in pan, add onion, saute till onion turns golden brown. Then add masala paste+ red chili powder+ turmeric powder. Fry well for 2-3 min. Then add ridge gourd. Fry and stir well for about 2-3 min. Then add 2 tbsp water cover with lid and cook for about 7-8 min till ridge gourd is cooked 80 %. Then add garam masala powder. Stir well. Then let it cook for about 3-4 min till its done. Keep checking the water level to avoid burning. Switch off the flame, and serve hot with chapati.

Tip
Ridge gourd doesn't require much water to cook. U need to taste whether it has been cooked or not. Then add water accordingly.

Long Beans and Ridge Gourd / Dodka Chawli Bhaji

Time 20 min

Ingredients

Beans of fresh green chawli /long beans 1 cup

Ridge gourd/dodka 1 medium size

Finely chopped onion 1 big size

Red chili powder / kanda lasun chatney 1 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

Water 0.5 cup

Oil 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in pan, add cumin, after it crackles add onion, fry till it turns golden brown. Then add Chawli. Mix well and add 1/2 cup of water and cook for 7-8 min. Then add dodka, mix well. Then add red chili powder / kanda lasun chatney & salt. If required add 1-2 tbsp of water and cook till is done. 

Tip

U can make only chawli without dodka. Chawli tastes good with dodka so i make in this way. Generally this is the way it is prepared in Kolhapur.

Ghosali / Ridge Gourd Bhajis

Time 10 min

Ingredients

Ghosali/Ridge gourd ( cut into round slices of 1/4 inch) 1/2 cup

Besan / Gram flour 1/2 cup

Aararoot powder 1/2 cup

Asafoetida 2 pinch

Red chili powder 1/4 tsp

Grated ginger 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp

Water 1/2 cup 

Salt to taste

Oil for deep fry

Method

Mix all ingredients. Make batter little watery not like onion bhaji. Dip one slice of ghosali and deep fry till golden in colour.

Variations 
Same batter can be used for frying sweet potato slices.

Tip
If you dont have aararoot powder u can use besan

Ghosali / Ridge Gourd Bhajis

Time 10 min

Ingredients

Ghosali/Ridge gourd ( cut into round slices of 1/4 inch) 1/2 cup

Besan / Gram flour 1/2 cup

Aararoot powder 1/2 cup

Asafoetida 2 pinch

Red chili powder 1/4 tsp

Grated ginger 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp

Water 1/2 cup 

Salt to taste

Oil for deep fry

Method

Mix all ingredients. Make batter little watery not like onion bhaji. Dip one slice of ghosali and deep fry till golden in colour.

Variations 
Same batter can be used for frying sweet potato slices.

Tip
If you dont have aararoot powder u can use besan

Ghosali / Ridge Gourd Bhaji

Time 20 min

Ingredients

Ghosali (peeled and cut into cubes) 1 cup

Chopped onion 1 medium size

Moong daal 1 tsp

Copped green chillies 2

Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp

Water 1/2 cup 

Salt to taste

Oil 2 tsp

Method

Soak moong daal in water for atleast 2 hrs.

Heat oil in pan. Add cumin seeds, after it crackles, add onion and green chiles. Afteronion turns golden brown, add ghosali, soaked moong daal. Add 1/2 cup of water. Cover with lid and cook for 4-5 min. Then add salt, mix well and cook till it is done. Serve with bhakari/chapati.

Ridge Gourd with Groundnuts / Dodkyachi Bhaji

Time 30 min

Ingredients

Ridge gourd 2 medium size (remove outer edges and cut into 2 inch pieces)

Finely chopped onion 2 medium size

Red chili powder 1.5 tsp & ginger garlic paste 1/4 tsp / Kolhapuri masala 2 tsp

Roasted groundnut powder 1 tbsp

Water 2 tbsp

Oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in pan, add onion, saute till onion turns golden brown. Then add ridge gourd. Fry and stir well for about 3-4 min. Then add red chili powder & ginger garlic paste / Kolhapuri masala, mix well and fry for 3-4 min. Then add ridge gourd and mix well for 2-3 min. Then add 2 tbsp water cover with lid and cook for about 7-8 min till ridge gourd is cooked 80 %.

Then add groundnut powder and salt. Stir well. Then let it cook for about 5-6 min till its done. Keep checking the water level to avoid burning. Switch off the flame, and serve hot with chapati.

Tip
It is dry bhaji / sabji so keep in mind water requirement to avoid overcooking. U need to taste whether it has been cooked or not.

If u add more groundnut powder and water it will become gravy bhaji.