Ridge Gourd (Peechinga) Green Gram Curry

Ingredientsfor 2 servings

• 1 nos Ridge gourd cleaned , peechinga
• 50 g Split green gram cherupayar parippu
• 1 tsp Chilly powder
• 1 nos Green chilly
• Turmeric powder A pinch
• 1 tsp Whole black gram Uzunnu
• 4 nos Dry red chillies Vattal mulaku
• 2 Springs Curry leaves
• 2 tbsp Coconut — grated
• Cumin seeds A pinch (Jeerakam)
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• Oil, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing ridge gourd green gram curry, cut the ridge gourd into small pieces.

2. Step 2

   Put the ridge gourd, turmeric powder, salt, green gram, green chilly and chilly powder in a pressure cooker. Allow it to cook for 2 whistles.

3. Step 3

   In another vessel roast the black gram in oil and grind it along with coconut and cumin. Make it into a fine paste and add it to the pressure cooked ridge gourd. Allow it to boil well.

4. Step 4

   Pour oil into a pan and heat it and allow to crackle the mustard seeds.

5. Step 5

   Drop in curry leaves and dry red chillies to it. Add it to the curry and take it off the heat.

6. Step 6

   Ridge gourd green gram curry is ready. Serve hot with chapatti.