Easy Kantola Recipe | Spiny Gourd | Goan Phagila | Kakora | Junglee Karela | Kheksi | Teasel Gourd

Spiny Gourd, this spiky green vegetable is also known as kantola, kakora, kakrol, phagil, spine gourd, teasel gourd etc.

Our irresistibly delicious tomato-onion based recipe with garlic and a few basic spices definitely brings out the true taste of this vegetable. (spiny gourd / kantola / karora / kakrol / phagil / spine gourd / teasle gourd).

Available during the monsoon season this tasty vegetable provides a whole lot of health benefits. It is rich in iron and high in fiber. Rich in protein and low in calories. Its loaded with anti-oxidants & helps in fighting certain types of cancer. It reduces infections like cold and cough. This vegetable also helps in controlling diabetes, aids digestion & has anti-ageing properties.

Follow our simple recipe and this tasty & healthy vegetable will definitely be a delicious surprise. Get Cooking Now!

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Servings : 3 to 4
Ingredients:
Spiny Gourd/ Kakora / Kantola - 4 ( 250 gms )
Onions - 2 ( medium ) ( chopped fine )
Garlic - 6 cloves ( medium size ) ( chopped fine )
Tomatoes - 2 ( medium ) ( chopped fine )
Green Chillies - 2 ( slit into strips )
Curry Leaves ( Karee Pataa ) - Around 8 to 10
Coriander leaves for garnishing ( chopped fine )
Turmeric ( Haldi ) powder - ½ tsp
Red ( Kashmiri ) Chilli powder - ½ tsp ( less spicy )
Cumin ( Jeera ) powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala powder - ¼ tsp
Salt - ½ tsp
Water - 120 ml ( ½ cup ) + 2 tbsp
Coconut Oil / Cooking Oil - 2 tbsp


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