Teaching People How Not To Cook! Sindhi Curry Edition! @ihansika

Ingredients

• 1 cup Gram Flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 12 pieces Curry Leaves (fresh)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder (adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (neutral oil)
• 1/2 cup Tomato Puree (store‑bought or blended fresh tomatoes)
• 1 cup Bottle Gourd (Lauki) (peeled and diced)
• 1 cup Okra (Bhindi) (sliced, washed and patted dry)
• 1 cup Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1/2 cup Carrots (peeled and diced)
• 2 tbsp Tamarind Paste (diluted in 1 cup warm water)
• 3 cup Water (plus 1 cup tamarind water)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables

   Wash, peel (if needed) and dice the bottle gourd, potatoes, carrots. Slice the okra and pat dry to reduce slime.

   Time: PT10M

2. Temper the Spices

   Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, let them pop, then add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Stir for 30 seconds.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Roast the Besan

   Add the sifted gram flour to the pan. Stir continuously, roasting until it turns light golden and releases a nutty aroma (about 4‑5 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Add Ground Spices

   Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Create the Curry Base

   Gradually whisk in 3 cups water, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the diluted tamarind water.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

6. Incorporate Tomato Puree

   Stir in the tomato puree and let the mixture simmer for 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

7. Cook the Vegetables

   Add the prepared bottle gourd, potatoes, carrots, and okra to the pot. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: Medium heat

8. Final Seasoning

   Taste and adjust salt or tamarind acidity if needed. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve

   Serve hot with steamed basmati rice or roti.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

5 g