Ridge Gourd (beerakaya) Curry

Ingredients

Ridge gourd – 2

(Peel & cut into pieces)

Drumsticks – 2

(Peel & cut into ½ “piece)

Chopped capsicum - 1

Chopped tomatoes – 1 big

Ginger garlic paste – 1tsp

Jeera powder – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Garam masala – ¼ tsp

Red chilli powder – 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

For tempering

Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp

Jeera – ½ tsp

Hing – a pinch

Curry leaves – 1 string

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Oil – 2 tsp

Method

                      In a pan add oil and temper it. Add drum sticks, ridge gourd, capsicum and mix well. Cook for 10 mins on medium flame. Add salt, red chilli powder and tomatoes pieces cook until it becomes soft. Add all powders and cook for 2 mins. Garnish with coriander leaves.