Ridge Gourd Kuzhambu

Ridge gourd has many health benefits, same as other green vegetables. It is fiber rich food and blood purifier. It is considered good for liver health.

Serves : 2

Ingredients:

Ridge gourd - 1
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1/2
Garlic - 6 pods
Tamarind - lemon size
Chilli powder - 2 sp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 sp
Salt - as needed

Seasoning:

Mustard
Urad dhal
Curry leaves
Fenugreek seeds

Method:

Wash and peel skin of ridge gourd. Scoop the seed out and cut into small cubes. Chop onions and tomatoes. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard. When it splutters, add urad dhal, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves. Saute for a minute and add chopped onions to it. Saute till it turns pink and add ridge gourd to it. Mix well till it is cooked. Now add tomatoes and saute till it gets soft.

To this, add chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Saute well and add tamarind water. Add some more water and close lid. Let it boil for 8 to 10 minutes (add some more water in middle if needed). When it is cooked, oil will come out in sides. Turn off the flame.

Serve ridge gourd kuzhambu with rice/ven pongal.

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