Peerkkangai Poriyal ( Ridge Gourd )

Ingredients:

Ridgegourd (peerkkangai) - 1

Onion small size - 1

Green chillies -4 nos

Curryleaves - few

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

Salt to taste.

Method:

• Remove Ridge gourd skin.
• Cut Ridge gourd and Onion into small pieces.
• Heat Oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds once it splutters add Onion,green chillies and Curry leaves, fry till Onion becomes light brown in color.
• Then add Ridge gourd, Turmeric powder and Salt. mix well.
• Cover with a lid. dont add water.
• Cook on a low flame and cook till Ridge gourd turns into soft .

Goes well with Rice.