Ridge Gourd Masala/Thurai Ki Subzi/Peerkangai Masala

Ridge Gourd/Thurai is a very popular Indian Vegetable. It contains large amounts of nutritional values. It tastes good when cooked with Tomato, Bengal Gram, Pigeon Peas etc.

Ingredients

Ridge Gourd (Peeled and chopped) – 250 Gms

Oil – 2 tbsp

Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp

Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp

Curry Leaves – 1 sprig

Onion – 1 (finely chopped)

Tomato Medium sized) – 2 (finely chopped)

Red Chilli Powder – ¾ tsp

Coriander Seed Powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder – 1 pinch

All Spice Powder (Garam Masala) – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Chopped Cilantro (Coriander Leaves) – 1 tbsp

Method

Heat the Oil in a pan. Add Mustard Seed and Cumin Seed. When they start sizzling, add the chopped Onion and Salt.

Cook till the Onion becomes soft. Add Tomatoes, Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder and Turmeric Powder. Stir cook till the Tomatoes become soft.

Add the Ridge Gourd and mix well. Add ¼ cup of water and cook till the Ridge Gourd is cooked well.

Add the Cilantro and Garam Masala.

Stir well and cook for a couple of minutes.

Serve with Roti or Rice.