Ridge gourd stir fry/ Peerkankai poriyal

There are many yummy dishes made using ridge gourd. Here I give you yummy Peerkankai poriyal/ Ridge gourd stir fry.

Ridge gourd is a vegetable that comes in the cucumber family. It has anti-inflammatory effects. It’s rich in fiber. So if you are in a diet to reduce your weight, include this vegetable in your diet. This is also called as Chinese Okra.

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Recipe to make Peerkankai Poriyal

Ingredients

Ridge gourd/Peerkankai – 1 medium-sized

Onion – 1/2 cup finely chopped

Tomato – 1 chopped

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Salt – as required

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

Channa dal – 1 tsp

Oil – 1 tsp

Curry leaves – few

Method

• Peel the ridges of the gourd using a peeler. Cut into half lengthwise, deseed and cut into small pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan. Crackle mustard seeds.
• Add channa dal. When it turns golden add onions and curry leaves.
• When onion turns translucent add turmeric powder and red chili powder.
• Sauté for a minute. Add tomato and chopped gourd.
• Give a stir. Cook covered in a medium flame. Do not add water.
• When it’s half done add salt. Stir occasionally. The veggie oozes lots of water.
• When it’s cooked, switch off.
• Serve along with rice.

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