Ridge Gourd Curry

Ingredients:

Ridge Gourd – 1200gms
Black Gram – 2tsps
Mustard Seeds – 1tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1tsp
Curry Leaves – Few
Red Chilies – 2
Salt to Taste
Sugar – 1/2tsp
Oil – 2Tbsps

Preparations:

Wash & peel ridge gourds. Cut the gourds into medium sized pieces. Take a microwave safe bowl and add the ridge gourd pieces. Place this bowl in microwave oven and cover it partially. Cook the gourds on high power for 5 minutes. Stir the vegetables once and again place the bowl in oven and cover it partially. Cook the vegetables on 30% power for 5 to 7 minutes or till done. Break red chilies into pieces and keep them aside.

Method:

Heat a pan and add oil to it. When oil is hot add black gram and fry till seeds start changing color. Then add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Fry till the seeds splutter. Then add red chili pieces and curry leaves. Mix well and add the cooked ridge gourd pieces. Stir well and add salt. Mix well and cover the pan. Cook on medium flame till all the water is absorbed by the vegetable. Remove the lid and stir fry for a minute. Then add sugar to enhance the taste of the curry. Mix well and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot with plain rice.