Cooked Slaouia Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 kg (about 2 lbs.) bottle gourds, peeled, cleaned and cut into tiny cubes
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
• 2/3 cup water
• -------------------------------
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 or 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Preparation:

Place the cubed bottle gourds into a large saucepan with the oil, salt, paprika, and water. Cover, bring to a simmer, and cook gently for 12 to 15 minutes or until the bottle gourds are tender.
Gently stir in the lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, garlic and cumin. Continue simmering over low heat until the liquids are absorbed. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Allow to cool a bit before serving, or chill and serve cold. The salad can be eaten as a dip with Moroccan bread, or served with a spoon.

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