Ridge gourd Masala/ Herekayi masala

Ingredients :

1. Ridge gourd - Sliced in cubes
2. Onion - 1 cup
3. Green chilly - 2
4. Green peas - 1cup
5. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbs
6. Coriander powder - 2 tbs
7. Chilly powder - 1 tbs
8. Garam masala - 1/2 tbs
9. Curry leaves
10. Mustard - 1/2 tbs
11. Cumin seeds/Jeera - 1/2 tbs
12. Oil - 2 to 3 tbs
13. Tumeric powder - 2 pinch
14. Salt to taste

Method:

• Add oil to pan, add mustard,cumin seeds,curry leaves,onion and fry till onion turns golden colour
• Add green chilly and fry for a min
• Add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes off
• Add boiled green peas and add 1 cup of water.
• Let it cook for 2 mins
• Add coriander powder,chilly powder, garam masala and salt to taste and let it cook for 2 mins
• Finally add cubed ridge gourd and stir it so that it mixes well with the ingredients.
• Cook it for 5 more mins until the ridge gourd is boiled.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Ridge gourd masala is ready to have goes well with Chapati/Roti