Ridge Gourd Fry | ಹೀರೆಕಾಯಿ ಪಲ್ಯ

Ridge Gourd Fry recipe is a simple, delicious & healthy recipe made using ridge gourd fry. Ridge Gourd is known as Hīrekāyi (ಹೀರೆಕಾಯಿ) in Kannada, Dōsakāya (దోసకాయ) in Telugu, Riṭj curaikkāy (ரிட்ஜ் சுரைக்காய்) in Tamil, and turee (तुरई) in Hindi. Ridge Gourd is well known for the health benefits and high in fiber, vitamins. It is said to keep to the sugar levels in control when consumed regularly. It also aids in a good digestive system and is easily digestible even in babies. 

Ingredients

1. Ridge gourd (Hīrekāyi) - 500 gms
2. Onion - 2, finely chopped
3. Curry leaves - few
4. Garlic - 8, crushed
5. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
6. Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
7. Chana dal - 2 tbsp
8. Garlic - 8 to 10 pods (crushed)
9. Tomatoes - 2, finely chopped
10. Fresh coconut - 2 tbsp, grated
11.  Coriander leaves - finely chopped
12. Ghee - 1 tbsp
13. Salt as per taste
14. Cooking oil - 2 tbsp
15. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
16. Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
17. Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
18. Red chili powder - 1 tsp
19. Besan flour - 1 tbsp (optional)

Preparation

1. Take a frying pan and add 2 tbsp of cooking oil
2. Heat the cooking oil for some time.
3. Add 1/4 tsp of mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
4. Add 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds, 2 tbsp of chana dal and sauté them for a few seconds.
5. Add 8 to 10 pods of crushed garlic & give them a mix.
6. Add 2 finely chopped onions, and sauté it for a minute on a medium flame.
7. Add few curry leaves & sauté them for few seconds.
8. Add 500 gms of finely chopped ridge gourd & salt as per taste.
9. Mix them well.
10. Close the pan again and cook for about a minute on a low flame.
11. Open the lid and give it a mix.
12. Close the pan again and cook for one more minute.
13. Open the lid and mix it again.
14. Add 2 finely chopped tomatoes and mix it well.
15. Close the pan and cook for a minute on a low flame.
16. Open the lid and give them a mix. Also, check if the ridge gourd is cooked or not.
17. Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp of cumin powder, 1/2 coriander powder, and 1 tsp of red chili powder.
18. Mix it well.
19. Add 1 tbsp of gram flour which is optional.
20. Mix and sauté it for a few seconds.
21. Lastly, add 2 tbsp of grated coconut and few finely chopped coriander leaves.
22. Give it a good mix.
23. That's it! Ridge Gourd Fry is ready to serve.

Serve Ridge Gourd Fry with chapati or roti. It can also be served as a side dish to lunch or dinner. 

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Banana Bajji (ಬಾಳೆಕಾಯಿ ಬಜ್ಜಿ)

Banana bajji is a popular evening fritter snack in south Indian homes, restaurants, and streets. Banana bajjis are the fritters made using raw banana coated with batter and deep-fried cooking oil.

Banana bajjis are very much similar to other bajjis such as green chili bajji or mirchi bajji. North India also has its own bhajiya snacks.

Raw banana is called as aratikaya in Telugu. 

You can stuff the banana bajjis with chopped onions, green chilies, and coriander leaves with a dash of lemon juice. But this recipe is a very simple recipe with no stuffing.

Ingredients

1. Raw banana - 1
2. Besan flour - 1 cup
3. Rice flour - 3 tbsp
4. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
5. Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Cooking soda - 1/8 tsp
7. Cooking oil - deep frying
8. Salt as per taste
9. Water as needed

Preparation

1. Take a raw banana and cut the edges.
2. Peel the skin of the raw banana using a peeler.
3. Cut the peeled banana into half and slice them slightly thick.
4. Take a bowl with some water.
5. Add 1/2 tsp of salt and mix it well.
6. Add the sliced raw banana into the water and mix them well.
7. Set them aside to soak them in the water.
8. Take another bowl and a strainer.
9. Add 1 cup of gram flour, 3 tbsp of rice flour, 1/2 tsp of red chili powder, 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder, 2 pinches of cooking soda, and salt as per taste.
10. Sieve these ingredients well.
11. After sieving, mix the flour once time using a spoon.
12. Add little by little water and make a thick batter.
13. Back to the sliced banana, take them out, and remove the excess moisture using a cloth.
14. Take a pan and add the cooking oil for deep frying.
15. Heat the cooking oil for some time.
16. When the cooking oil is hot enough, dip a banana slice into the batter and coat it well.
17. Deep fry the sliced banana in the cooking oil.
18. Flip and fry them until they golden brown on both sides
19. When they are done, transfer them into a plate with tissue paper.
20. That's it. Banana Bajjis are ready to be served. 

You can have this banana bajjis as a side snack with tea or coffee during the evening time. 

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Bitter Gourd Stir Fry

 

Bitter Gourd Stir Fry is a simple healthy side dish. Some people may dislike bitter gourd stir fry because of the bitterness in its taste. But bitter gourd has several health benefits. It helps to regulate blood sugar level, improves immunity, fights against infections, heart disease, cancer, and constipation.

The bitter gourd is bitter in taste but adding garlic, coriander powder, tamarind juice, and little jaggery makes it delicious.

Ingredients

1. Bitter gourd - 1 cup (seeds removed & chopped roundly)
2. Cooking oil - 2 tbsp
3. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
4. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Urad dal - 1 tsp
6. Hing (Asafetida) - a pinch
7. Garlic pods - 8, finely chopped
8. Curry leaves - few
9. Tamarind juice - 2 tbsp
10. Jaggary - a little
11. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
12. Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
13. Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
14. Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
15. Fresh coconut - 2 tbsp, grated

Preparation

1. Take a pan, add 2 tbsp of cooking oil and let the cooking oil heat for some time.
2. Add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
3. When the cumin seeds start to splutter, add 1/2 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of urad dal, and give them a mix.
4. Add a pinch of asafetida, sauté it a little.
5. Add 8 finely chopped garlic pods & curry leaves.
6. Sauté them for a few seconds.
7. Add a cup of bitter gourd which has been chopped roundly and deseeded.
8. Add 1/2 tsp of salt.
9. Mix them well and fry them for a minute on a medium flame.
10. Add 2 tbsp of tamarind juice, a little jaggery, and 1/2 glass of water.
11. Mix it well and cook the bitter gourd for some time until the water starts to dry up.
12. Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of red chili powder, 1/4 tsp of pepper powder, and 1/2 tsp of coriander powder.
13. Mix it well.
14. Lastly, add 2 tbsp of grated coconut and mix it well.
15. That's it! Bitter Gourd Stir Fry is ready to be served.

Bitter Gourd Stir Fry goes very well with plain chapatis, rice, and curry. 

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