Ridgegourd Curry

After a hiatus from the kitchen, I had the opportunity to yet again try my culinary skills. Mom has taken a break to be with her darling grandson and I obviously had to take over the house for the interim period. I finished shopping for veggies and craved for ridge gourd curry. I have saved the peel for making a spicy chutney tomorrow. Ridge gourd is one of my favourite vegetables among many others.

Ingredients

Ridge gourd 1 pc

Chopped onions 1 cup

Chopped tomatoes 1 cup

Asafoetida 1 tsp

Urad dal 1 tsp

Curry leaves, a few sprigs

Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Turmeric 1 tsp

Mom's magic curry powder 2 tsps

Salt to taste

Juice of lime 2 tsp

Cooking oil 1 tbsp

Coriander leaves for garnish

Method

1. Peel and deseed the ridge gourd. Cut it into even pieces.

2. In a wok, heat oil and splutter mustard seeds, cumin, urad dal, asafoetida and curry leaves.

3. Add the onions and saute until they turn a lovely pink.

4. Add the tomatoes and toss. Cover with lid to allow the veggies to cook evenly.

5. Add the ridge gourd pieces and saute once.

6. Add turmeric and curry powder and mix well.

7. Add salt.

8. Cover with lid for 10 minutes on medium flame until the ridge gourd cooks.

9. Garnish with juice of lime and coriander.

Serve hot with rotis or cumin rice.