TURIYA PATRA NU SHAK
(RIDGE GOURD – COLOCASIA LEAVES CURRY)

Turiya Patra nu Shak is a popular Gujarati delicacy prepared with Turiya/Turai/ridge gourd and patra (colocasia leaves battered, steamed rolls). Though it seems like an unusual and uncommon combination, it tastes delicious and is very common in Gujarati household. This delicious sabzi is one of the most-served delicacy at Gujarati weddings.
In this recipe you can add steamed patra or add patra without steaming also. If you add patra without steaming it takes much longer time to cook. So it’s advisable to add steamed patra. You can even steam patra in advance.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Serves: 3 persons

Ingredients:
3 ridge gourd
10 pieces steamed colocasia leaves steamed rolls (patra)
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
Pinch of asafoetida
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp coriander cumin powder
1 tbsp jaggery
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
For garnish:
2 tbsp freshly grated coconut
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander

Method:

1. Peel and chop ridge gourd. And keep ready steamed patra.
2. Heat oil and mustard seeds and cumin seeds, let them splutter. Once they splutter,add asafoetida and chopped ridge gourd. Sauté for few minutes.
3. Further add salt and dry spices. Mix and sauté few seconds.
4. Now add water and jaggery. Cover and let it cook for 3-4 minutes on a low flame.
5. Chop patra in pieces and add into the ridge gourd. Mix and cook for a while. As it is steamed we need not cook more. Lastly add lemon juice, mix and turn off the heat.
6. Garnish with coriander and grated coconut and serve hot.
   Note:
7. You can use ready made patra.
8. You can add garam masala.