Name: ALOE VERA CURRY / GAWAR PATHA (Rajasthani) recipe by Shobha Keshwani at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Aloe vera leaves ..... 2; Red chilli powder ... 1/2 tsp.; Coriander powder .... 1 tsp.; Asafoetida ............... a pinch; Fenugreek seeds ..... 1/2 tsp.; Aniseeds ................ 1/2 tsp; Amchoor powder .... 1/2 tsp.; Jaggery .................. 1/2 tsp.(a small piece); Black cardamom ...... 1; Star anise ............... 1; Cinnamon stick ....... 1 inch piece.; Tomato puree ........... 1 tbsp.; Yogurt ..................... 1 tbsp.; Salt ................... to taste.; Oil ... 1-2 tbsp.

ABOUT ALOE VERA CURRY / GAWAR PATHA (Rajasthani) RECIPE

Aloe vera plant is well known for its medicinal properties.These days it is found in health and cosmetic products.Ever thought that it could be used as a vegetable too.In Rajasthan it is known as Gawar Patha and a curry is made with its pulp.This recipe is quite close to the Rajasthani one, but I have not used mustard oil which is generally used in Rajasthan for cooking and I have added a couple of ingredients which I thought give a better taste to the curry.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Aloe vera leaves ..... 2
Red chilli powder ... 1/2 tsp.
Coriander powder .... 1 tsp.
Asafoetida ............... a pinch
Fenugreek seeds ..... 1/2 tsp.
Aniseeds ................ 1/2 tsp
Amchoor powder .... 1/2 tsp.
Jaggery .................. 1/2 tsp.(a small piece)
Black cardamom ...... 1
Star anise ............... 1
Cinnamon stick ....... 1 inch piece.
Tomato puree ........... 1 tbsp.
Yogurt ..................... 1 tbsp.
Salt ................... to taste.
Oil ... 1-2 tbsp.

Instructions

Wash the aloe vera well and wipe it dry with a cloth.
Peel and cut it into small pieces.
Boil them for 2-3 minutes with salt.
Drain and set aside.
In a pan heat a little oil and add the whole spices and let them crackle.
Now add the asafoetida, red chilli powder,jaggery, salt and coriander powder. Add a little water and bring to a boil.
Tip in the the aloe vera cubes.Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
. Mix the beaten yogurt to the curry and keep stirring on medium flame for 1-2 minutes. This curry goes well with missi roti and plain rice.

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