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To begin making the Masala Wali Turai Ki Sabzi Recipe - Ridge Gourd Masala Curry heat  oil in the pressure cooker; add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow the seeds to crackle.

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Once the seeds crackle, add in the ginger, tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt to taste. Mix well to combine and saute for a minute till the tomatoes turn soft. Once done add the jaggery and stir well to combine.

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Saute the tomatoes well for a couple of minutes until it starts to bubble.  Add this stage add the turia or ridge gourd, and stir well to combine with the remaining ingredients. Once done add water and cover the pressure cooker, place the weight on and cook for 2 whistles.

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After 2 whistles, turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release completely on its own.

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Once the pressure is released; open the cooker, adjust the spice and salt levels to suit your taste and stir in the coriander leaves. Transfer the Masalewali Turai Sabzi into a serving dish.

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Serve the Masala Wali Turai Ki Sabzi Recipe along with Phulka  and Carrot Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon and Coriander Recipe to make a complete meal.

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Note: If you are cooking in a pan and not a pressure cooker, follow the same process. Just cover the pan and simmer until the turia (turai) is soft and has formed a curry like consistency.