Roasted Sponge Gourd

The high fiber content of sponge gourd contributes to healthy digestive system. It also contains high amounts of  vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamine, iron, and magnesium. It can be used in salads. Roasted sponge gourd is a delicious preparation.

Ingredients

2 sponge gourds

2 tbsps of oil

Salt to taste

½ tsp turmeric powder

½ red chilli powder

1 tsp coriander powder

Instruction

-          Scrape the surface of sponge gourd, wash and cut it lengthwise and cross wise to make four pieces

-          Preheat oven to 180 degrees

-          Smear oil on aluminium foil, arrange the pieces over it, cut side up. Sprinkle all the masala powders, salt and drizzle oil over the surface

-          Keep it inside the oven. After eight to ten minutes, turn them over and cook for six to eight minutes more  and they are ready