Gourds should be stored in the salad tray of the fridge, where they will keep for 3-4 days. They do not freeze well, although some varieties such as the wax gourd may be pickled.

If needed, add slowly to avoid a watery dip. In a bowl mix bottle gourd (lauki/dudhi), ridge gourd (turiya/torai), paneer grates. Add ginger, garlic and chilies paste. In another bowl mix thoroughly ...

After cooking, leave the oil to cool completely, then strain back into the bottle and keep for the next time you fry pakoras, bhajis or poppadoms.