Guvar ki subji [ Gujarati Type ]

Ingredients :

• Guvar [ kothavaraikai ] - 1 / 2 k. g.
• Onions - 1/ 4 k. g. [ cut in lenth wise ]
• Tomatoes - 2 [ chopped ]
• Salt - as required
• Turmeric powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Coriander, cumminseed powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1 / 4 tsp
• Sugar - 1 tsp
• Chopped coriander leaves - little

For seasoning :

• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Asafoetida - 1 / 4 tsp
• Oil - 2 to 3 tbsp

Method :

Wash and cut the guvar in to one inch pieces. Then heat the oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds. When  the mustard seeds splutter add asafoetida. Put the onions, saute till golden brown. Add the guvar pieces and a little water. Cover and cook till the subji  is tender. Add the chopped tomatoes and all the dry masalas. Continue cooking for 10 minutes in low flame. When the subji gets ready remove from the gas. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti and rice.