Sunday 26 May 2013

Ridge gourd Gravy - Peerkangai Gravy

Serves 3
If like me, you are also bored of pairing up ridge gourd with dhal you would love this:-) My mom adds ridge gourd to a prawn gravy and it tastes absolutely yum.I had a few ridge gourds lying around and din't feel like making another dhal preparation with it ,so made this easy dish instead.This is a very mild and flavorful dish.Tastes great as a side dish with dosas or rotis. But tastes best when you have it with plain cooked rice and a dollop of Ghee :-)


You'll need:
Ridge gourd - 2 big ones
Onion - 1/2 a medium one
Tomato - 1/2 a medium one(chopped)
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
Fennel powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
Thick coconut milk - 2 tbsp
Salt as needed
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Coriander leaves - 2 - 3 sprigs(chopped finely)




Method:
-Clean the ridge gourd and peel the skin.You can preserve the skin to make a chutney.Chop it into medium sized pieces.Chop the onions lengthwise into thin slices.
-To a pressure cooker add the chopped Ridge gourd,little salt and 1/2 a cup of water.Pressure cook for 1 whistle and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
-Add oil in a pan,when it heats up splutter the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add the onions and some salt.Saute until the onions are slightly browned.
-Add the Tomatoes and mix well,add the cumin powder,chilli powder,turmeric powder,coriander powder and fennel powder.Mix well.Cover and cook on a low flame for 4 - 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are well cooked and the mixture oozes out oil.
-Add the cooked ridge gourd along with the water and the coriander leaves.Mix well,check for salt.Let it boil until all the water evaporates and the mixture becomes dry.
-Add the coconut milk and mix well.Let it boil for 3-4 minutes.Done !


                                              Thanks for stopping by.Happy Cooking !

21 comments:

  1. OHH I make Ridge gourd in a similar way, like curry types but never added coconut milk, will try this!!
    Lovely recipe, Reni!
    Yep, just plain rice and indeed, the ever amazing ghee would be a perfect combo with this gravy!

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  2. Love your gravy.. Addition of coconut milk is new to me.. Wish to have it with my chappati

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  3. I tasted rigid gourd just once in my life and I liked it!! Mom never gets she says rigid gourd in chennai here isnt as much tasty as in Orrisa village I loved the taste there in orrisa, here never had anytime, Would try ur version if in case ever get one lolz

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    1. Thanks Aara ! guess anything from village tastes better due to the fresh air and lack of pollution :)

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  4. Healthy and delicious recipe.. Looks yummy Reni :-)

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  5. love u r gravy.loved u r version.

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  6. love this. yours look delicious

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  7. perfect sabji to try..i never use this for making much but love to try

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  8. We do enjoy gourds but not sure on the rigid. I just know the bottle gourd but I should look out for it, if not I will have to settle for bottle gourd. Perfect side for rasam and rice.

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  9. adding coconut milk must be adding amazing creamy taste to the curry!! Sounds yummy!!

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