BEERAKAYA SENAGA PAPPU CURRY

(RIDGE GOURD)BEERAKAYA SENAGA PAPPU CURRY:

INGREDIENTS:

Beerakaya(ridge gourd)

Chenna dal(senaga pappu)

Onions 1(finely chopped)

Curry leaves

Ginger garlic paste

Turmeric powder

Oil

Red chilli powder

Tomatoes 2

Salt-to taste

Corriander leaves

METHOD:

STEP 1:-Take chenna dal into pressure cooker and add 1 1/2 cups of water.close t with lid;let it cook on medium heat for 5-6 whistles.let the cooker go down by itself n open the cover.

STEP 2:-Cut ridge gourd into medium pieces, and onions into small chopped pieces.

STEP 3:-Heat a pan of 3tbsp oil.add onions,curry leaves,ginger garlic paste,turmeric powder n fry.

STEP 4:-Then add ridge gourd(beerakaya)pieces n allow it to cook for 5 mins.

STEP 5:-Add chopped tomatoes,red chilli powder n salt.stir fry for another 5 mins.

STEP 6:-Mash the chana dal lighty n 3/4 or 1 cup of water to get medium consistency.check the salt taste or add more if required.

STEP 7:-Lastly garnish with corriander leaves.

Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.