Tuesday, September 22, 2020

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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