Beera kaya Kura/Ridge Gourd curry

Ingredients:

Ridge Gourd - 250 gms(Peeled off and chopped)

Green Chillies - 2

Oil - 2 tablespoons

Mustard Seeds - 1 teaspoon

Split Black Gram Dal - 1/2 teaspoon

Jeera - 1 teaspoon

Curry Leaves - 4 

Coriander leaves - 1 tablespoon

Salt - 1 teaspoon(Adjust)

Red Chilli Powder - 1 teaspoon

Sesame Powder - 2 teaspoons

Ground Nut Powder - 2 teaspoons

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander Powder - 1 teaspoon

Method:

. Heat oil in kadai, add mustard seeds, saute till it splutters, the add split black gram dal, jeera, curry leaves and saute till dal turns red.


• Add chopped ridge gourd, green chillies, close it with a lid and saute till ridge gourd cooks evenly (app. 5 minutes), add turmeric powder, saute for 2 minutes.


• Add salt, red chilli powder, sesame powder, groundnut powder, coriander powder and saute for 5 minutes till oil floats over the curry.


• Remove from heat, add coriander leaves and serve with hot rice/roti's