Beerakaya fry

Ingredients:

Ridge gourd (Beerakaya) – 1 big

Onion – 1 medium

Mustard – 1/2 tsp

Jeera – 1/4 tsp

Chanadal – 2 tsp  

Garlic pods – 4

Curry leaves – 5-6

Turmeric powder  – a pinch

Red chilli powder  – 1 tsp

Coconut powder – 2 tbsp (grind dry coconut with chili powder and 1 garlic pod)

Oil – 2 tbsp

Preparation:

Peel ridge gourd; wash and cut in to small pieces.

Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard, jeera, chanadal and garlic pods. Sauté them for a min.

Add onions, curry leaves and sauté till it becomes translucent.

Now add ridge gourd pieces, turmeric powder and salt. Stir well, cover with lid and cook for 10 minutes.

Now add coconut powder, mix well and let it cook for 5 min.

Turn off the heat, and serve warm with roti.