Beerakaya (Ridge Gourd) Kura

Ingredients:

• Beerakaya - 2 No's Medium
• Mustard Seeds - 1/2 Tsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Tsp
• Urad Dal - 1 Tsp
• Chana Dal - 1 Tsp
• Red Chillies - 1 No's
• Curry Leaves - 1 Strand
• Turmeric - 1/4 Tsp
• Salt - 1 Tsp
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp
• Hing - 1/4 Tsp
• Oil - 4 Tsps

Preparations:

1. Take Oil in a pan. Add Chana Dal and  Urad Dal and fry till it turns red. Add Mustard and Cumin seeds and let them Pop. Add Turmeric, Hing, Curry leaves and Red Chillies and stir fry for few seconds.
2. Add peeled and cut Ridge Gourd pieces to seasoning and cook  covered on a medium flame for another 15-20 minutes. Cook till water evaporates.
3. Add required Salt and Red chilli powder and mix well.
4. Turn off heat and serve hot with Rice.

Tips:

•  We can also add curry powder to enhance the taste at the end.