This ridge gourd poriyal is a very tasty side dish for rice and so simple to make. I usually make chutney from the ridge gourd, but this time I tried this recipe and it turned out nice. Once you make and taste this poriyal, I hope you will like and make it more often.

Ingredients

• Ridge gurd ———————————– 1
• Turmeric powder ———————— 1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste
• For Grinding
  • Grated coconut ———————- 1/4 cup
  • Green chilies ————————– 2
  • Garlic ————————————– 2
  • Cumin seeds ————————–1/2 tsp
• For tempering
  • Mustard seeds ———————– 1/2 tsp
  • Urad dal ———————————- 1/2 tsp
  • Dry chilies —————————— 3
  • Curry leaves ————————– 2 springs
  • Cooking oil —————————– 1 tbsp

How To Make

• Remove the pointed edges from the ridge gourd
• Then cut it into fine cubes
• Grind the items under “For Grinding”, to make a coarse paste
• Place a pan on the stove in medium heat and add the oil
• Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds
• Wait until it crackles, then add the urad dal, dry chilies and curry leaves
• Now add the fine cut ridge gourd and turmeric powder
• Saute for around 10 minutes
• Then add salt and mix it well
• Now add the ground coconut paste
• Cook for another three minutes and switch off the stove
• Now the tasty ridge gourd poriyal is ready to serve