2 Types Of Beerakaya Kura/Ridge Gourd Curry

1) Tomato Ridge Gourd Curry 

Prep Time: 5min
Cook Time: 25min
Total Time: 30min
Yield: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients

4-5 Medium Sized Ridge Gourd/Beerakaya, peel & cut into 3/4th inch cubes
2 Medium Sized Tomato, chopped
1 Medium Sized Onion, finely chopped
1 Tspn Red Chilli Powder

Salt to Taste
1/8 Tspn Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tspn Gingergarlic Paste
1 Tblspn Cilantro Leaves (Kothmir)
1/2 Cup Water
1 Tblspn Oil

Directions

• Heat oil in a wide pan on a medium-low flame; add chopped onion(in this step you can also add a tablespoon of urad dal) & fry until they turn translucent. 

• Add gingergarlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt & saute for another minute.

• Now add chopped ridge gourd & mix everything well. Cook for 2-4 minutes.

• Add chopped tomatoes & mix everyting well. Cook until tomato turns soft & mushy.

• Add water & mix everything well. Cover with a lid & cook for 10-12 minutes or until ridge gourd turns soft. 

• Turn off the flame & finally garnish with cilantro leaves.
• Serve with rice or roti.

2) Ridge Gourd Curry Using Methi Leaves

Prep Time: 5min
Cook Time: 25min
Total Time: 30min
Yield: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients

4-5 Medium Sized Ridge Gourd/Beerakaya, peel & cut into 3/4th inch cubes
1/2 Cup Methi/Menthi Kura/Fenugreek Leaves, washed
1 Medium Sized Onion, finely chopped
1 Tspn Red Chilli Powder

Salt to Taste
1/8 Tspn Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tspn Gingergarlic Paste
1 Tblspn Oil

Directions

• Heat oil in a wide pan on a medium-low flame; add chopped onion(in this step you can also add a tablespoon of urad dal) & fry until they turn translucent. 

• Add gingergarlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt & saute for another minute.

• Now add chopped ridge gourd & mix everything well.  

• Cover with a lid & cook for 10-15 minutes or until ridge gourd turns soft. 

• Add washed methi leaves & mix. Cover with a lid & cook for another 5 more minutes. 

• Turn off the flame & serve with rice or roti.