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Peel the pointed gourds
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marinate with turmeric and salt for 5 minutes
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shallow fry in mustard oil till light brown.
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Take out the vegetables from oil
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Add a bay leaf and the whole spices and fry
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Fry ginger paste
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Add sugar and fry till it caramelises
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Add the spices turmeric (a pinch),red chilly powder,cumin powder and fry in oil
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Add the soaked rice and stir.
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Add the fried pointed gourds and saute.
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Add 1/2 cup of water or more.
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Cover cook for 15 to 20 minutes till the vegetables are tender and rice is done.
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Break 2 to 3 green chilies and mix.
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cover cook for 5 minutes.
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Serve hot with rice and dal.