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Ghiya Sabji

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About

Ghiya Sabji is a popular Indian dish made with bottle gourd (also known as lauki or ghiya). It is a simple dish that is cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. It is a great side dish for roti or rice. It is a healthy and nutritious dish that is low in calories and high in fiber. It is also a great way to add more vegetables to your diet.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

0.9
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Fats

4.8
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Carbs

3.2
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Fibre

3.6

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Recipe

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Ingredients

large ghiya (bottle gourd)

1

onion, chopped

1

tomato, chopped

1

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon

garam masala

1/2 teaspoon

oil

1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1:

Peel and grate the ghiya.

Step 2:

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Step 3:

When the cumin seeds start to crackle, add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.

Step 4:

Add the chopped tomato and sauté for a few minutes.

Step 5:

Add the grated ghiya, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt.

Step 6:

Mix everything together and cook for 10-15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 7:

Serve hot with chapatis or parathas.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 23729 users have chowed down on Ghiya Sabji a whopping 50396 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chandigarh, Delhi, Lucknow, Indore, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Ghiya Sabji like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Ghiya Sabji, our users are head over heels in september, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Ghiya Sabji is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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