October 18, 2011

Beerakaya Senagapappu Curry (Ridge gourd chana dal masala)

Ingredients:
2 Large Ridge gourds
1 medium onion chopped
1/4 cup chana dal
2 green chillis chopped small
2 tbsps oil
mustard and cumin seeds for seasoning
5-6 curry leaves
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp of garam masala
Chilli powder, turmeric, salt as required.

 How i make it :

  • Boil 1/4 cup chana dal with double amount of water. Dont over cook it. Mean while peel the skin and chop the ridge gourd into small.
  • In a non stick pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and season it with mustard and cumin seeds, curry leaves. Then add chopped onions and chillis and saute for 3 minutes, once brown add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
  • Add the ridge gourd pieces, and to it add salt, chilli powder, turmeric and cook it for 5-10 minutes. 
  • Add the boiled chana dal to the curry and cook for 5 minutes untill the curry is near. Sprinkle some garam masala and cilantro on the top and serve it hot with Chapathis or Plain rice. Enjoy!



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