Kachri ki Sabzi.
By Nmami Agarwal 06-Jun 2023 Reading Time: 2 Mins
Kachri is low in calories and carbohydrates, making it a healthy addition to your diet. It also provides essential nutrients such as vitamins A and C, potassium, and dietary fibre. You can replace kachri with any vegetable that has high water content.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups kachri (wild melons), peeled and diced
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- 1 teaspoon oil
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add diced kachri to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the kachri with the spices.
- Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies to the pan. Stir everything together.
- Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the kachri is tender, stirring occasionally. It may take around 15-20 minutes.
- Once the kachri is cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve the kachri ki sabzi hot with roti or rice.
A very healthy dinner recipe, this is a must-try.
Nutritional Benefits (per serving):
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 3g