Ingredients:
Wax Gourd (Parval) - 1/2 kg
Salt - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli - 1/2 tsp, powdered
Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp, powdered
Aniseed - 1 tsp, powdered
Amchoor Powder - 1/2 tsp
Fresh Coconut - 2 tblsp, grated
Curd - 1 tblsp
Ghee - 1/2 cup
Asafoetida - a pinch
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Method:
1. Scrape parval and make a slit along the length.
2. Mix salt, turmeric powder, red chilli, coriander seeds, aniseeds, amchoor powder, coconut and curd.
3. Stuff the gourd with the mixture.
4. Heat ghee in a pan and fry asafoetida and cumin for 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, add parval and 1/3 cup of water.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for 25 minutes till the wax gourd is tender.
7. Serve hot with plain rice.