The Definitive List Of Parwal Recipes

Parwal, also known as pointed gourd or potol, is a nutritious vegetable popular in Indian cuisine, especially in Eastern India.

Nutritional Benefits of Parwal

• Low in calories
• High in fiber
• Rich in Vitamin A and C
• Good source of B vitamins
• Contains antioxidants

Classic Parwal Recipes

1. Parwal Bhaja (Bengali Style)

Ingredients:

• 250g parwal
• Turmeric, salt
• Mustard oil for frying

Method:

1. Slice parwal lengthwise
2. Rub with turmeric and salt
3. Shallow fry until golden

2. Parwal Aloo Sabzi

Ingredients:

• 250g parwal
• 2 potatoes
• Onion, tomato, spices

Method:

1. Cube potatoes, slice parwal
2. Fry potatoes until golden
3. Add parwal and spices
4. Cook until tender

3. Stuffed Parwal (Bharwa Parwal)

Ingredients:

• 250g parwal
• Paneer or potato filling
• Spices

Method:

1. Slit parwal lengthwise
2. Remove seeds
3. Stuff with spiced filling
4. Cook in gravy or dry

4. Parwal Korma

Rich, creamy gravy with fried parwal.

5. Parwal Chutney

Tangy accompaniment made with roasted parwal.

6. Parwal Dolma

Stuffed parwal in tomato gravy.

Tips for Cooking Parwal

1. Choose young parwal - Tender and less seedy
2. Scrape the skin - Remove any bitterness
3. Don't overcook - Should be tender but not mushy
4. Pairs well with - Potatoes, paneer, shrimp

Growing Parwal

Parwal is a summer vegetable that grows on vines. Many of our Farmizen partner farms grow organic parwal during the season.