Ridge Gourd Onion Curry

Beerakaya Ullipaya Masala Kura.

Ridge gourd is peeled and chopped into chunks. Chopped ridge gourd is then slowly cooked in freshly ground masala having onion and spices. Serve ridge gourd onion masala curry with steamed rice.
Makes: around 3 Servings of Ridge Gourd Onion Masala Curry.

Ingredients:

• Ridge Gourd 2 Long
• Tomato 1 Small
• Turmeric Powder a big Pinch
• Salt to taste
• Oil 1 tsp

Masala:

• Mustard Seeds 1/4 tsp
• Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
• Broken Dried Red Chiles 3 – 4
• Garlic 2 Cloves
• Onion 1 Large

Method of preparation:

Peel, remove ends, wash and chop ridge gourd into small chunks (around 2 Cups).
Wash and chop tomato.
Peel and roughly chop the onion.
Peel and roughly chop garlic cloves
Grind onion, garlic, red chiles, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and salt into smooth paste using a spice blender.
Alternatively, use a mortar and pestle to grind the masala ingredients for best texture.

Heat oil in a pan, add ground masala paste and curry leaves.
Fry briefly for couple of seconds, stir in tomato, chopped ridge gourd, turmeric powder and salt.
Add few splashes of water and cook covered on low flame for around 10 minutes or until ridge gourd turns soft.
Once ridge gourd is cooked well, remove from heat and serve ridge gourd onion masala curry with steamed rice.
Notes: Make sure ridge gourd is cooked properly.

Source: Talimpu