🌿 Simple, Wholesome & Village-Style

Bharwa Torai is a traditional North Indian sabzi that's light, nutritious, and loaded with flavor. Made with ridge gourds and everyday spices, it’s the perfect example of how humble ingredients can come together into a comforting, homely dish.

---

🛒 Ingredients:

🥒 4–5 medium-sized Torai (Ridge Gourds)
🧅 1 grated onion
🛢️ Mustard oil – for cooking

Spices (to taste):
🌕 Haldi (Turmeric powder)
🌿 Dhaniya (Coriander powder)
🌶️ Mirchi (Red chili powder)
🌶️ Garam masala
🍋 Amchur (Dry mango powder)
🧂 Namak (Salt)

---

👩🍳 Steps to Prepare:

Step 1️⃣: Prep the Torai

• Wash and peel the ridge gourds.

• Make a lengthwise slit in each — don’t cut all the way through.

• Set them aside for stuffing.

Step 2️⃣: Make the Masala Stuffing

• Heat mustard oil in a kadahi (iron pan if possible).

• Add grated onion and sauté until golden brown.

• Add haldi, dhaniya, mirchi, garam masala, amchur, and salt.

• Stir well to make a thick, aromatic stuffing.

Step 3️⃣: Stuff the Torai

• Let the masala cool slightly.

• Gently stuff it into the slits of each torai, pressing in carefully.

Step 4️⃣: Cook the Bharwa Torai

• In the same or a fresh pan, heat a little more mustard oil.

• Place the stuffed torai gently in the pan.

• Cover and cook on low flame, turning them every few minutes.

• Cook for about 10–12 minutes until soft and flavorful.

---

🍽️ Light, Rustic & Soulful

This stuffed torai is a light, nourishing sabzi ideal for lunch or dinner. Pair it with hot rotis or parathas, and add a dollop of curd for a truly satisfying, traditional meal.

 

{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Recipe", "name": "Bharwa Torai | Stuffed Ridge Gourd Sabzi", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Batiora Farm Fresh" }, "description": "A rustic, wholesome North Indian village-style recipe made with ridge gourd (torai), stuffed with spiced onion masala, and slow-cooked in mustard oil. Perfect for a light and nutritious meal.", "url": "https://www.batiora.com/blogs/recipes/bharwa-torai-stuffed-ridge-gourd", "prepTime": "PT15M", "cookTime": "PT20M", "totalTime": "PT35M", "recipeYield": "3–4 servings", "recipeCategory": "Main Course", "recipeCuisine": "Indian", "keywords": [ "bharwa torai", "stuffed ridge gourd recipe", "North Indian sabzi", "village style sabzi", "Batiora recipes", "healthy Indian lunch recipe", "low calorie Indian dish" ], "recipeIngredient": [ "4–5 medium-sized ridge gourds (torai)", "1 grated onion", "Mustard oil – for cooking", "Turmeric powder (haldi) – to taste", "Coriander powder (dhaniya) – to taste", "Red chili powder (mirchi) – to taste", "Garam masala – to taste", "Dry mango powder (amchur) – to taste", "Salt – to taste" ], "recipeInstructions": [ "Wash and peel the ridge gourds. Make a lengthwise slit in each without cutting fully. Set aside.", "Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add grated onion and sauté until golden brown. Add turmeric, coriander, red chili, garam masala, amchur, and salt. Cook to form a thick masala.", "Let the masala cool slightly. Gently stuff it into the slits of each torai.", "Heat a little more mustard oil in the same or a fresh pan. Place the stuffed gourds in the pan. Cover and cook on low heat, turning occasionally for even cooking. Cook for 10–12 minutes or until tender.", "Serve warm with roti or paratha and a side of curd." ], "image": [ "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0655/8131/8340/files/Bharwa_Torai_-_Anju_2.png?v=1751275178" ], "nutrition": { "@type": "NutritionInformation", "calories": "90 per serving" } }