Andhra Style Ridge Gourd CurryVeg

1

Heat the oil in a pan or pot. Once hot, add the urad dal, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.

2

Add the finely chopped onions, curry leaves, and green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn transparent.

3

Add the skinned and chopped ridge gourd, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, salt, and chili powder.

4

Mix well, cover the pot with a lid, and let it cook for about 10 minutes.

5

Once the ridge gourd is half-cooked, stir in the cooked chana dal.

6

Cover the pot again and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the vegetable is fully tender and cooked through.

7

Add the coriander powder, mix everything well, and turn off the heat.

8

Sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.