Ridge Gourd Curry

Ridge Gourd Curry
Ridge Gourd is known by its various names Beerakaya, Hire Kayi, Torai.
It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is a largely grown summer vegetable crop.

Its low on fat and cholesterol and high on fibers and vitamins. Really healthy food if you are aiming at reducing weight.The juice of the fresh leaves can be used to cure conjunctivitis.

How to prepare Ridge Gourd Curry ?

Ingredients:
1. Ridge Gourd - 2
2. Onion - 1
3. Tomato - 2
4. Groundnut /peanut- 1 tbsp
5. Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
6. Jaggery - 1/2 tsp
7. Oil - 2 tsp
8. mustard - 1/2 tsp
9. Cumin - 1/2 tsp
10. Curry leaves - 6
11. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
12. Garam masala - 1 tsp
13. Coriander
14. Salt as per taste

Preparation:
1. Peel the outer layer of ridge gourd and cut the gourd.
2. Cut the onion and tomatoes.
3. In a container heat the oil, add mustard and cumin.
4. When mustard starts spluttering add curry leaves. Fry.
5. Add onion and fry until onion turns translucent.
6. Add tomato and fry for 2 mins.
7. Add the cut ridge gourd, turmeric and Fry for 5 mins.
8. Now add 2 cups water, garam masala, red chilly powder and salt.
9. Fry the groundnuts and slightly powder them preferably using the pounding stone and add to the curry.
10. Cook for 10 mins.

Garnish with coriander and serve hot with chapatis.