Ingredients :Chopped Ridge gourd : 1 cup
Curd : 1 cup
Green Chillies : 1 or 2
Red Chilli : 1
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Chana Dal : 1/2 tsp
Urad dal : 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds : 1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
Chopped Ginger : 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves : 2 stems
Few Fenugreek seeds
Salt to taste
Oil : 2 tsp
Method :
Wash, peel and chop the ridge gourd into medium size pieces and set aside. Heat two teaspoons of oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds. urad dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds and let them splutter. When the seeds stop tossing, add the green chillies, red chilli, ginger and curry leaves. Fry for another few seconds and add the ridge gourd pieces, turmeric, salt and little water to it. Mix well, cover with a lid. Let it cook completely. Switch off the flame and allow it cool. Combine the cooked ridge gourd mixture with the curd and mix well. Serve with steamed rice or roti.
Other Names : Heerekai Mosaru Bajji, Beerakaya Perugu Pachhadi, Peechinga Thayir Chutney
