Goan Gastronomy: Khatkhate - A Symphony of Flavors in a Veggie Stew

Ingredients

• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• 1 cup chopped potatoes
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 cup chopped spinach or fenugreek leaves
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1 cup chopped brinjal (eggplant)
• 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (such as pumpkin, d
• 1 cup chopped bottle gourd
• 1 cup tamarind pulp
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 23 dried red chilies
• 1 cup chopped ridge gourd