Goan Gosalechi bhaji(Ridge gourd)recipe

🥬 Gosale Bhaji (Ridge Gourd Stir Fry)

A light, simple Goan-style vegetable dish that's full of natural flavor.

Servings: 3

Cooking Time: 10–20 minutes

Cuisine: Goan

Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik

🛒 Ingredients

1. 1–2 Gosale (ridge gourd)
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 2 green chillies (slit)
4. Grated coconut – 2–3 tbsp
5. Salt – to taste

👩‍🍳 Method

Prep the Ingredients

Wash the ridge gourd, peel it, and cut into small pieces.

Chop the onion and slit green chillies into two.

Start Cooking

In a pan, add chopped ridge gourd, onion, and green chillies.

Do not add water — ridge gourd releases its own moisture while cooking.

Cover and cook on medium flame for about 10 minutes.

Add Coconut & Salt

Once the ridge gourd softens, add grated coconut and salt.

Mix well, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes on low flame.

Adjust Moisture if Needed

If the mixture becomes too dry, sprinkle a little water. Stir gently.

Serve

Serve hot with rice and dal or curry.

🌟 Quick Tips

• Always cook ridge gourd without water initially to preserve flavor.
• You can add ½ tsp mustard seeds and curry leaves in oil before adding veggies for extra aroma.
• Add moong dal for more protein and body to the dish.