Beerakaya/Ridge Gourd Stir fry

Ingredients

1.Beerakaya/Ridge gourd - 1/2kg

2.Onion - 1

3.Garlic - 3 cloves(crushed)

4.Coriander powder - 1/2tsp

5.Salt - to taste

6.Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp

7.Red chilli powder - 1tsp

For seasoning

1.Oil - 2tsp

2.Mustard seeds - 1/2tsp

3.Jeera - 1/2tsp

4.Chana dhal - 1tsp

Method

1.Peel the skin and slice the ridge gourd pieces.Boil the ridge gourd in water.Add salt,turmeric powder and boil for 4-5mts.Drain the water and keep it aside.

2.Heat oil in a flat pan.Add mustard seeds,jeera,chana dhal and fry.Add onions and saute for 3-4mts.

3.Add ridge gourd pieces and saute in high flame by turning around.Add crushed garlic,coriander powder,adjust salt and saute for 5-6mts.

4.Add red chilli powder and fry a minute.Turn off the stove and transfer it into the bowl.

5. Serve with rice.