Vegan Indian Cooking: 140 Simple and Healthy Vegan Recipes

diced (6 cups [696 g])

1 medium tomato, diced (1 cup [160 g])

1. In a deep, heavy pan, heat the oil over
   medium-high heat.


2. Add the asafetida, cumin, and
   turmeric and cook until the seeds sizzle,
   about 30 seconds.


3. Add the winter melon. Cook for 3
   minutes, until the melon softens.


4. Add the tomato, reduce the heat to
   low, and partially cover the pan. Cook
   for 15 minutes.


5. Turn off the heat. Adjust the lid so it
   covers the pan completely, and let the
   pan sit for 10 minutes to completely