Ridge gourd tomato curry

(Beerakaya tomato koora/ Peerkangai tomato kootu)

(South indian vegetarian recipe)

Ridge gourd tomato curry ingredients:

• 500g ridge gourd
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 3/4 tsp chilli powder or to taste
• 3/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tbsp oil
• salt to taste
• coriander leaves for garnishing

Beerakaya tomato or peerkangai kootu preparation:

• Peel and cut the ridge gourd into small pieces.
• Heat a pan with oil and add mustard seeds.
• When they start to pop add chopped onions and saute till they turn into transparent.
• Add chopped tomatoes and saute till they become juicy.
• Add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell disappears.
• Then add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt.
• Saute for a second and now add the chopped ridge gourd pieces.
• Combine well and cover with a lid and cook on low flame till the beerakaya becomes tender.
• Finally adjust salt and garnish with coriander leaves.
• Now your beerakaya tomato curry is ready to serve.
• Serve hot with Roti, rice, etc...

prep & cooking time: 20-30 mins

serves: 2-4