Peerkangai/Ridgegourd Poriyal

Ingredients:

Peerkangai/Ridgegourd - 2 (Medium)

Onion - 1 (Large)

Garlic Cloves - 4 (Crushed)

Curry Leaves - Few

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.

Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp.

Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp.
Salt - To Taste

Oil - 2 tbsp.

Coriander Leaves - Few (For Garnishing)

Method:

Cut the rough edges of the ridgegourd/peerkangai.Peel their hard skin off

and chop into medium pieces.Set it aside.

Finely chop the onion.Crush the garlic cloves and keep it aside.

Heat a pan with some oil and season with mustard seeds and let

it crack.

Then add cumin seeds,urad dal,curry leaves,chopped onion and

crushed garlic cloves and saute till the onion and garlic cloves are

transculent.

Add chopped peerkangai/ridgegourd,turmeric powder,red chilli

powder and enough salt and stir it well.

Drizzle little water and let it cook until the peerkangai/ridgegourd

are tender.Check for the seasoning.Adjust if needed.

Remove from the heat and garnish with some coriander leaves

and serve it hot with rice as a side dish.