This vegetable is popularly known as "Kantola or Kakrol" in India. Kantola vegetable is closely resembles to bitter gourd features but not in taste. This vegetable is short in length and round in size. Botanical name of spine gourd is "Momordica dioica" and belongs to the family of "Cucurbitaceous". The Kantola Sabji recipe is a four ingredient recipe and is made with spine gourd, black pepper, turmeric powder and salt. Instead of black pepper, red chili powder can also be added. It is simple and easy to make. The chopped spiny gourd slices are marinated with the spices and seasonings first for 10 to 12 minutes.
Kantola Recipe Kantola Nu Shaak Recipe
Momordica dioic a, known as Kantola in Hindi is also known as Spine/Teasel gourd in English*, is a cucurbit that is popular in India and other parts of Asia. This gourd is small and round in shape and has spikes all around the outside of the fruit. Kantola is prized for its many health and nutritional benefits. Here are some health benefits of the vegetable: 1. It is a great source of phytonutrients, a substance found in certain plants which are believed to be beneficial to human health and help prevent various diseases. The vegetable is also low in calories as it contains roughly 17 calories per 100 gm. "Kantola is also high in water content, so is. In English, Kantola is known as teasel gourd or spine gourd or forest bitter gourd and in Konkani it is known as phagla. This vegetable is commonly available in the monsoon season. Teasel Gourd Stir Fry or Kantola Subzi is very easy and delicious recipe. This is a no onion no garlic recipe too. Health benefits of eating teasel gourd: Ingredients: 3-4 finely chopped kantola 1/2 cup coconut grated 4 red dried chili peppers 1 teaspoon seeds of coriander 1/2 tamarind (around the size of a lemon) 1 medium sized onion - 1/2 cup finely chopped onions a quarter cup of oil season with salt to taste 2 - 3 people Time to Prepare: 35 minutes Method of Preparation: 1.
Namma Saviruchi Kantola Subji/ Madahagalakayi Palya/Spiny Gourd Subji
This vegetable is called Kantola in Hindi, Adavihagalakai in Kannada, Kakrol in Bengali, Akakarakaya in Telugu and Kattupavakai in Tamil. We usually make dishes from Konkani cuisine -whose recipes you will find elsewhere in this blog- such as Phagil Phodis (Teasel Gourd Fritters), Phagila Puddi Sagle, and Phagila Talasani. Instructions: Wash and clean spiny gourd under tap water. Cut them into cubes or slices (as shown in the video). Heat 2 Tsp oil in a pan and fry spiny gourd for 5-6 minutes or until crunchy and half cooked. Now, heat 2 Tsp oil in a pan and splutter cumin-mustard seeds. Add chopped onions and sauté and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir-fries: Kantola can be added to stir-fries with other vegetables, lean protein sources, and aromatic spices to create a flavorful and nutritious dish. Curries: Incorporate Kantola into curries and stews for a unique taste and added health benefits. Its slightly bitter flavor pairs well with bold curry spices. Menu. Home; About; Recipe Index; Shop; Contact; Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Youtube
Kantola hindola image Hindu gods, Krishna bhagwan, Hindu
Method Wash & slice the Kantola into roundels. Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds & allow to splutter. Add the asafoetida. Then add the turmeric, chilli, pickle, dhana jeera powders & salt. Add in 2 tsp of water so that the masalas don't burn. Now add in the sliced Kantola & cook on a medium flame without a lid. Keep stirring in between. Add finely chopped onions, curry leaves and cook till the onions turns pink. Add kantola roundels, ground paste, turmeric powder, salt and mix well. Sprinkle ⅛ cup water, mix and close the pan with lid. Cook over low flame for 5-7 mins. The stir fry should be done by now. Mix in between. In case if it's not cooked and appears and starts to.
1 Drizzle 2 tsps oil in a vessel, add the quartered teasel gourds along with a large pinch of sugar and saute for 9-10 mts till they attain a pink shade. 2 Heat 1 1/2 tsps oil in a cooking vessel, add sliced onions and saute for 3-4 mts. Remove from vessel, cool and make a paste. Keep aside. 3 In the same vessel, the onions were sauteed, add. 1. Kantola can help control obesity reduced or controlled. 2. The phytochemicals present in kantola are beneficial for health. Kantola is rich in nutrients and has no calories. 3. Kantola is rich in protein and also delicious in eating. Consuming it every day gives strength to the body and helps you remain energetic throughout the day.
Minttu Kantola Centria University of Applied Sciences Kokkola, Central Ostrobothnia, Finland
2. Kantola is believed to resolve respiratory issues occurring due to pollution. 3. Kantola fruit powder is used in herbal remedies to remove kidney stones naturally. 4. Other than medicinal benefits, Kantola is used in various delicious curry and stir fries and taste amazing. Only fruits of Kantola are used in cooking. 01 /9 What is Kantola? Kantoli refers to a lesser-known vegetable from the gourd family which is easily available during monsoon season. It is also called Spiny Gourd and looks like oval-shaped karela and has a light green colour.
