Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Ridge Gourd/Beerakaya Curry


Ingredients: 

1. 2 Long Ridge Gourd/ Beerakaya finely chopped
2. 1 Red Chilie
3. 1/4 tbsp Cumin Seeds
4. 1/4 tbsp Mustard Seeds
5. 1 Onion finely chopped
6. 1/2 tbsp Chana Dal/ split chickpeas
7. 4 Slit Green Chili
8. 3-6 Curry Leaves
9. 1/2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
10. 1/4 tbsp Turmeric Powder
11. 1/4 tbsp Chili Powder
12. 3 tbsp Oil
13. 1/2 Cup Water
14. Salt

Method :

Heat the oil in a vessel.
Add red chili, Mustard seeds, Cumin Seeds after popping add chana dal stir it until they become light brown then add green chilies, onions and stir until they turn soft and transparent, now add ginger garlic paste, curry leaves and turmeric powder and stir.
Then add ridge gourd/Beerakaya pieces stir for 2 minutes add 1/2 cup water cover the lid and leave it  for 10-15 minutes on low heat. once the pieces become soft and cooked, add the salt and chilie powder and stir for 2 minutes and turn off the heat.