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Monday 30 January 2017

Peerkangai kootu / Ridge gourd curry

Ridge Gourd Curry / Peerkangai Kootu




Ingredients needed
 Peerkangai-Ridge gourd -1/2 kg  peeled and cubed
 Onion -1 big
 Sambar powder - 1 tsp 
 Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
 Salt needed
   
 For seasoning
   Oil -3 tsp
   Mustard seeds -1 tsp

   Urad Dal - 1 tsp
   Curry leaves- few

Preparation
1.Peel the skin of ridge gourd, remove the seeds and cut it into cubes. 2.Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add finely chopped onions.Saute until onion turns transparent. Add the turmeric powder, salt and sambar powder . Saute for 3 - 4 mins.
3.Add the ridge gourd .Cook covered on low flame stirring in between. This vegetable will ooze out water, so sprinkle water only if required while cooking. Adjust the spice if necessary.
4.Once the ridge gourd becomes tender and all the water evaporates,mix well and remove from heat.

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