Flavourful Maharashtrian Dodka Bhaji

Let me share a recipe that tastes just like home. This is for a truly special Maharashtrian Dodkyachi Bhaji, and it’s so much easier than you think! Forget watery or bland results; I’ll show you how a quick, freshly-made masala of garlic and coriander makes all the difference. It’s the secret to that authentic, comforting flavour. This is the simple, wholesome dish I make when I need a taste of tradition on a busy weeknight. Ready to see how it’s done? Let’s cook it together.

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Ingredients:

• 300 g Dodka / Ridge Gourd
• Paste: Coriander Leaves, 8-9 Garlic Cloves, 6-7 Green Chilli
• Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• A Pinch of Hing / Asafetida
• Curry Leaves
• 1 Onion Chopped
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 Tomato Chopped
• Salt to taste
• 6-7 tbsp Moong Dal / Split yellow lentils (soaked for 30 minutes to 1 hour)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ridge Gourd:
   • Check if the ridge gourd is tender by breaking it.
   • Cut off the ends and clean the ridge gourd.
   • There’s no need to remove the ridges if the gourd is tender.
   • Grate the ridge gourd and do not squeeze out the water.
2. Prepare the Masala:
   • Coarsely crush the coriander leaves, garlic, green chillies, and cumin seeds in a mortar and pestle or a mixer.
3. Cook the Vegetable:
   • Heat oil in a pan.
   • Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
   • Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
   • Add chopped onion and saute until golden brown.
   • Add turmeric powder and mix well.
   • Add the prepared masala and saute for 2 minutes on medium heat.
   • Add chopped tomato and mix well.
   • Add salt to taste.
   • Add the soaked moong dal and saute for 2 minutes.
   • Add the grated ridge gourd and mix well.
   • Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Your Dodkyachi Bhaji (Ridge Gourd Sabji) is ready to be served.

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Flavourful Maharashtrian Dodka Bhaji

Shubham Nimbalkar

Make the best Maharashtrian Dodka Bhaji! A quick & easy ridge gourd sabji with fresh masala & moong dal. Get this authentic, flavourful recipe now.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 300 g Dodka / Ridge Gourd
• Paste: Coriander Leaves, 8-9 Garlic Cloves, 6-7 Green Chilli
• Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• A Pinch of Hing / Asafetida
• Curry Leaves
• 1 Onion Chopped
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 Tomato Chopped
• Salt to taste
• 6-7 tbsp Moong Dal / Split yellow lentils soaked for 30 minutes to 1 hour

Instructions

 

Prepare the Ridge Gourd:

• Check if the ridge gourd is tender by breaking it.
• Cut off the ends and clean the ridge gourd.
• There’s no need to remove the ridges if the gourd is tender.
• Grate the ridge gourd and do not squeeze out the water.

Prepare the Masala:

• Coarsely crush the coriander leaves, garlic, green chillies, and cumin seeds in a mortar and pestle or a mixer.

Cook the Vegetable:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
• Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
• Add chopped onion and saute until golden brown.
• Add turmeric powder and mix well.
• Add the prepared masala and saute for 2 minutes on medium heat.
• Add chopped tomato and mix well.
• Add salt to taste.
• Add the soaked moong dal and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the grated ridge gourd and mix well.
• Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Your Dodkyachi Bhaji (Ridge Gourd Sabji) is ready to be served.

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Keyword Tiffin & Lunch