Take the ash gourd, peel off its skin, and cut off the part of the seed. Rinse and cut it into medium-sized pieces. Besides, cut the onion, green chilies, and dried red chilies. Additionally, prepare the coconut milk and take some water. Also, prepare with curry leaves, turmeric powder, salt, mustard seeds, and cooking oil.
Now, place the skillet on the stove and add the ash gourd. On top of that, add green chili, ¼ parts of the onion, turmeric powder, salt, and water. Give a good mix.
Cook covered under a high flame until all the liquid evaporates. Halfway through, take off the lid and give a good stir. For, me it takes about 10 minutes.
Now, add coconut milk and give a mix.
Cook covered under medium flame for about three minutes. Adjust salt if needed. Once done, switch off the flame and leave it aside for final preparation.
Heat the oil and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter. Then, add the rest of the onion, curry leaves, and dried red chili.
Sauté them until the onion turns golden.
Finally, add the prepared ash gourd curry, give a gentle mix, and switch off the flame.
This is how to cook the best and most tasty ash gourd curry recipe at home. Serve and enjoy this Sri Lankan Puhul curry recipe.
Notes
1. I instantly made coconut milk. If it’s hard, use coconut milk powder or bottled coconut milk. 2. You can reduce the number of green chilies and dried red chilies according to your taste.
Recipe by Top Sri Lankan Recipe at https://www.topsrilankanrecipe.com/ash-gourd-curry-recipe-puhul-wax-gourd-winter-melon/