Luffa (Ridge Gourd) Shrimp Curry | Saveur

Ingredients

• One 1-lb luffa gourd, or ridge gourd
• 1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1 tbsp. ghee
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• ³⁄₄ cup finely diced yellow onion
• 2 green Indian chiles, stemmed and split down middle
• 1 tsp. coriander seed
• 1 tsp. cumin seed
• 1 tsp. fenugreek seed
• 1 tbsp. garam masala
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. ground turmeric
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped (½ cup)
• 1 lb. small shrimp, shelled and deveined (defrost if frozen)
• 1 tsp. amchoor (dried mango powder), or white wine vinegar
• Steamed basmati rice or roti, to serve