RIDGE GOURD/BEERAKAYA-CHANNA CURRY

SERVES: 4-5 people

INGREDIENTS:

Ridge Gourd------------3 medium ones

Onions------------------1 large one

Channa dal--------------3/4 cup

Turmeric----------------pinch

Chilli powder------------1/2 tsp

Oil----------------------6 tbp

Cumin,Mustard seeds---1/2 tsp each

Aeosfoteda--------------pinch

Ginger garlic pst----------1 tbp

Coriander pwd-----------1 tbp

Salt-----------------------to taste

Garam masala-----------1/2 tsp

Coriander,curry leaves---few

DIRECTIONS:

1.Peel and chop the ridge gourd,onion.

2.Wash and soak channa dal in water for 45 mins.

3.Heat oil and add cumin,mustard seeds,curry leaves,onions,aeosfoteda.

4.Fry till the onions turn transclucent then add ginger garlic paste,turmeric.

5.Once the raw smell goes away add chopped pieces and let it cook for 5-8 mins covered.

6.Add salt,chilli powder,garam masala,coriander pwd and cook for another 5 mins.

7.Once the pieces are 3/4 cooked add channa dal and cook till completely done.

8.Serve with hot rice or chapati