birakaya curry

Ingredients for Beerakaya Curry 

Ridge gourds/beerakaya peeled and chopped into small pieces 3

Red chilli pwd 2tsp

turmeric 1 tsp

coriander pwd/dhania powder 1tsp

ginger garlic paste 1tsp

salt to taste

1 small cup milk

oil 2 tsp

mustard seeds 1/2tsp

curry leaves 2

onion finely chopped 1

green chillis slit length wise 3

chopped coriander leaves for garnish.

Preparation :

1. Pre-heat oil in a cooking vessel. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the crushed garlic cloves and curry leaves and stir fry for a few seconds.

2. Add the chopped onions and green chillis and sauté till the onions turn pink. Add the chopped ridge gourd pieces(Beerakaya), combine and cook on medium heat for 5 mts.

3. Reduce heat and cover with lid and cook further for another 7-8 mts. Add red chilli pwd, turmeric pwd, coriander pwd and salt and combine.

4. Add the water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover with lid and cook till all the water evaporates.

5. Lastly, on medium flame, slowly add the milk to the curry, while stirring continuously for 3-4 mts or till you get the desired curry consistency. Constantly stir otherwise the milk will curdle.

6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.