Friday, March 30, 2012

HEEREKAYI/RIDGE GOURD MASALA PALYA

Ingredients:
Heerekayi - 2
Oil - 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Masala:
Onion - 1/4
Red Chillies - 2
Coconut - 1 Tbsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Chana Dal - 1 tsp
Tamarind pulp - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Jeera - 1/2 tsp

Method Of Preparation:
Wash ridge gourd well. Roughly peel off the skin. [no need to peel the skin for tender ones]


Chop into 1 inch pieces.


Dry roast urad dal, channa dal and onion. When you switch off the stove add Jeera and red chillies to roast.

Grind dry roasted items, salt, turmeric powder and tamarind pulp together.
Heat oil in a vessel. When its hot, add mustard seeds. After they splutter, add ridge gourd pieces and fry for a minute.
Add the ground paste and washed water. Mix well.


Let it cook for 30 minutes. Keep stirring in between. cook till done. Serve along with chapatis or as a side dish.


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