These are Ghosali chi Kappa, Ridge Gourd Slices. Made from Turai they are deliciously soft and yummy. The ridge gourd is slightly peeled and then marinated in simple salt and chilli powder then shallow fried after dredging in rava/sooji. Everyday food for Goans!
Ghosali che Kappa
Surprised?
Well so was I these ghosali che kappas were shared by my colleague. Once I said I liked them he shared some more. More importantly, the rest shared the recipe with me and that was when I knew there are some hidden Goan treasures that will keep coming out of the box almost every day.
Well so was I these ghosali che kappa was shared with me by my colleague. Once I said I liked them he shared some more. More importantly, the rest shared the recipe with me and that was when I knew there are some hidden Goan treasures that will keep coming out of the box almost every day.
I was to actually share something different today but my love for these dragged me to do this post.
Like I said in my earlier post ridge gourd or Tuari or herekai is a very healthy vegetable. Check out the health benefits and other ridge gourd recipes here. This is a season for ghosali as they are called in Goa and the markets are flooded with them. These are the recipes that I have tried out with them check them out as they are easy to cook and healthy too. Just what Simple and Healthy Cooking this # Cooking Carnival needs.
There is no recipe as such juts a little of this and that but listing out what is needed.
Ghosali chi Kappa
Ingredients:
- Ridge gourd 1-2
- Haldi/turmeric ½ tsp
- Chilli powder 1-2 teaspoon (adjust as per taste)
- Salt to taste
- Rava/sooji or Semolina for dredging
- Oil for shallow frying
Method:
- Slightly peel the edges of the points on the ridge gourd. I did not and the edges needed a lot more time to cook and they were still not too well cooked.
- Add the salt, red chilli powder and smear slices.
- Set aside for 10-20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes heat a non-stick tava/skillet.
- Dredge the slices in rava/sooji and transfer the slices to the tava/skillet.
- Using a teaspoon add oil around the slices.
- You will need about 1-2 teaspoon cover and let the side become brown.
- Flip and cook again till they are brown on the side.
- Serve hot with rice, toi and bhaji. I will love them with a cup of tea also.
Sasmita Sahoo Samanta says
OMG !!! How crunchy these are looking .... Wanna grab right from this clicks 🙂 LOvely share surely ..
Lata Lala says
This is something new to me made out of Torai. Good to know this is hidden treasure from Goan cuisine.
I wish to try this sometimes. Thank you for sharing.
Jagruti Dhanecha says
Wow..this recipe is new to me, but I am so tempting make in my kitchen. Simple yet tasty with delicate flavours.
Soma Mukherjee says
Have always made sabzi of turai never though of fritters out of it, these looks so cute and yummy I am sure it would go well with dal chawal or as it is as a snack. Thanks for sharing.
Poonam Bachhav says
Ghosali che kaap look crisp and inviting di ! I would love to pair them with my waran bhat tup or enjoy them as tea time munchies.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Jayashree says
Ghosala is like kappa, I never knew it was made of ridge gourd too. Looks so yumm and ideal with rice and sambar.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
code2cook says
Love these ridge gourd slices so crunchy and great snack for sure.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Renu says
Yes surprised...never heard of it...you have a good Goan treasure collection...the kappa looks so nice and they really look like bright twinkling stars :-). Delicious
ArchanaPotdar says
LOL! Bright twinkling stars??! Thanks but.
Jolly says
Wow..this recipe is new to me, I usually made sabji from turai. Never thought we can prepare or serve in this way. Looks so crunchy & inviting. Awesome share
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Praneetha says
Wow these look really so delicious and what an easy recipe. I am surely trying it, thanks for the share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Welcome.
Meghna says
They look absolutely divine and crunchy! Want to much them right now. Thanks for the recipe, they are amazing.
ArchanaPotdar says
Welcome.
Ritu Tangri says
No idea about the taste, but one thing is for sure these look so cute. When I saw the pic, I started wondering what is this star shaped thing that looks shiny too due to all that coating. I'm sre my turai hater family will love its beauty too 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 They will.
preeti garg says
Wow.. never thought such type of recipe.. looks so perfect for snack lover.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Sujata Roy says
Something new to me. Looks so inviting. My husband don't like torai but I am sure he will love it. I will try it soon. Thanks for this completely different recipe. Loved it.
ArchanaPotdar says
He sure will Sujata. 😀
Mayuri Patel says
Wow Archana, ghosali chi kappa does look so so tempting. Love how delicately the ridge gourd pieces are coated with rava and shallowed fried. I'd love to have them on their own, garam garam.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks.