Sunday, April 15, 2012

HEEREKAYI/RIDGE GOURD FRY

Ingredients:
Heerekayi - 2
Green Chilli - 2
Onion - 1
Curry Leaves - 3
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Salt - 1.5 tsp
Coconut - 1/4 Cup
Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp
Chopped Coriander Leaves - 1 Tbsp

Method Of Preparation:
Wash and peel heerekayi. Chop into small pieces.


Heat oil in a vessel. When its hot, add mustard seeds. After they splutter, add broken curry leaves, chopped onions & green chillies and salt. Fry for a minute.


Add chopped heerekayi pieces. Mix well and fry for 2 minutes. Close the lid and let it cook for 5-10 minutes. Do not add water. After 10 minutes, open the lid and stir. Cook longer if it needs more cooking. Add grated coconut/flakes, lemon juice, coriander leaves and mix.


 Serve along with chapatis or rice.



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