By Shreya Goswami
July 12, 2023
Kantola or spiny gourd is an Indian veggie that looks like bitter gourd or Karela but tastes nothing like it. Here are all the regional Indian Kantola recipes you should try out this monsoon.
4. Cook the milk until it becomes thick by reducing the heat.
Kantola flavours combine with the freshness of dill leaves or suva to create this unique and herbacious Maharashtrian dish.
Kantola is known as Pagila or Phagil in Konkani, and Pagila Podi is a delicious monsoon-special pakoda or fritter popular in parts of Karnataka.
Bengali cuisine has no dearth of Bhaja or fries, and this Kantola fry, known as Kakrol Bhaja, is one of them.
Also known as Boda Kakarakaya Fry, this spicy and rich Kantola dish is very popular in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
A popular dish from Gujarat, this one showcases the unique combination of Kantola with the tanginess of tamarind.
You will forget all about Bharwa Karela and Bhindi once you have this spicy Maharashtrian Bharela Kantola.
A unique gem from Assamese cuisine, this simple and protein-packed sabji combines Kantola with sesame seeds.