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Ridge Gourd stir fry
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Ridge Gourd Stir Fry | Heerekai Upkari | Peere Upkari

a simple and nutritious sabzi made with ridge gourd (turai)
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Mangalorean, South Indian
Keyword Ghosalyachi Bhaji, Heerekai Upkari, Peere Upkari, Ridge Gourd Sabzi, Ridge Gourd Stir Fry, Turai ki Sabzi
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • ½ kg ridge gourds
  • 1 tsp coconut  oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp udad dal
  • a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
  • 3 to 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 dry red chilly, roughly chopped
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh coconut

Instructions

  • Wash the ridge gourds. Peel and chop them. The peels can be used to make chutney.
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds, udad dal, curry leaves, chopped garlic, hing, dry red chilly, and chopped green chillies.
  • Saute for few seconds.
  • Add chopped onion and saute.
  •  Add chopped ridge gourd and mix.
  • Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
  • Add a tbsp of water.  Cover and cook till ridge gourd turn soft.
  • Add fresh, grated coconut and mix well. Turn off the heat.
  • Serve ridge gourd stir fry alongwith dal-rice or sambar rice.
  • It can also be served with chapatis.