Doi Potol Recipe

Highlights

Doi Potol is a traditional Bengali-style curry made with pointed gourd, yogurt and spices. It is a mild and fragrant curry that pairs well with steamed rice.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 2 cups pointed gourd, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves (optional)

Recipe with Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, sugar, and chilli powder. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add pointed gourd and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to low and add yogurt. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gourd is tender and sauce is thickened.
5. Remove from heat and season with salt. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves, if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition

One serving of Doi Potol provides approximately

• 155 calories
• 8.3 g of fat
• 13.6 g of carbohydrates
• 5.4 g of fiber
• 5.1 g of protein

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