Ridge Gourd Cumin Seeds Curry / Beerakaya Jeelakarra Koora

 

I have already posted one recipe today in 2 in 1 recipes. Ridge Gourd Chutney / Beerakaya Thokku Pachadi.

This is the 2nd recipe.

Ridge Gourd is a low-caloire, fibre food. So, good for weight-loss and gets easily digested.

This is my mom's recipe and was my favourite. 

 

Ingredients

 

3 Ridge Gourd

2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds / Jeera

3/4 teaspoon Salt

3/4 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder

2 tablespoon Oil

 

1. Peel the skin. Cut Ridge Gourd to 1/2 inch pieces.

2. Heat a pan add Oil and Cumin Seeds to it. When Cumin Seeds starts to crackle, add Ridge Gourd pieces. Mix well.

3. Cook for 5 minutes and then add Salt and Red Chilli Powder, mix well.

4. Cover with a plate with some water in it. When you see vapours on the plate, take it out . Cook Ridge Gourd pieces till it becomes soft.

5. Eat With Rice.