Ash gourd curry with coconut/ Narkel diye chalkumro
![How to Make Narkel Chalkumro](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How-to-Make-Narkel-Chalkumro-2.png)
This is an ancient traditional dish, which I used to have in my childhood. It’s a very simple and healthy Bengali delicacy where no spices are used. The Julian-shaped ash gourd is cooked with grated coconut or you may use coconut paste, with ginger and green chili; this is How to Make Narkel Chalkumro. It, needless to say, it has enormous health benefits. So you can very well include this recipe in your diet chart. You can also see the recipe of Ilish macher matha diye chalkumro.
The equipment requires
- Kadai
- Spatula
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
- Ash gourd/chal kumro-750 gm
- Coconut-1/2
- Green chilies-4
- Red chili-2
- Ginger paste-1 tbsp
- Panchphoron Panch phoron-1/2 t spoon (It comprises mouri (fennel seeds), methi (fenugreek seeds), kaalo jeera (black cumin seeds), jeera(cumin seeds), and a typically Bengali spice, called radhuni)
- Sugar-1/2 tbsp
- Oil-1 tbsp
- Salt to taste
How to Make Narkel Chalkumro
Cut an ash gourd/ chal kumro in Julian shape and keep aside
![Narkel chal kumro step1](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step1.png)
Cut coconut into medium pieces and keep them aside.
![Narkel chal kumro step2](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step2.png)
Take a Kadai; heat oil and add red chili
![Narkel chal kumro step3](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step3.png)
Add panchphoron for tempering
![Narkel chal kumro step4](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step4.png)
Add green chili also
![Narkel chal kumro step5](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step5.png)
As they splutter and sizzle add the chal kumro/ash gourd
![Narkel chal kumro step6](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step6.png)
Add salt
![Narkel chal kumro step7](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step7.png)
Then add ginger paste
![Narkel chal kumro step8](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step8.png)
And sauté for 2-3 minutes and cover the lid; allow it to cook in its own water, no need to add water.
![Narkel chal kumro step9](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step9.png)
Take all the coconut pieces, and two green chilies into a blender
![Narkel chal kumro step10](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step10.png)
And make a smooth paste of coconut
![Narkel chal kumro step11](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step11.png)
Add this coconut paste to chal kumro and stir it.
![Narkel chal kumro step12](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step12.png)
Now add ½ tbsp sugar and mix them well.
![Narkel chal kumro step13](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step13.png)
Again cover the lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
![Narkel chal kumro step14](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step14.png)
Open the lid and see the nice consistency of the chal kumro.
![Narkel chal kumro step15](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Narkel-chal-kumro-step15.png)
Transfer them to a serving bowl and serve hot with piping rice