Ingredients
- Ridgegourd : 1 big (peeled, chopped into 2" pieces)
- Oil : 1tsp
- Mustard: 1/2 (half) tsp
- Turmeric : 1/2 tsp
- Curry Leaves : 4-5 leaves
- Palyada Pudi /To make Powder :
- RedChillies : 4 (adjust according to taste)
- Cumin/Jeera : 1tsp
- Grated coconut : 2tbsp
- Salt : as required
- Dry roast red chillies, jeera on a hot pan.
- Powder all the ingredients together with salt and keep it aside.
Directions
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November 1, 2008
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Ukkarisida Akki Rotti & Heerekayi Palya – Reader’s Request
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There was a request by one of my reader for Heerekayi Palya and Heerekayi sambar. There are atleast 2 types of sambar that is made at home and I will post it as and when I cook at home. Heerekayi/Ridgegourd is not a vegetable I make always. I have always been lucky in buying Ridgegourd as I always get tender and sweeter one. Here is one of the palya/stirfried vegetable which made a tasty combination with akki rotti….
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Heerekayi Palya/Stirfried Ridgegourd
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You need the following :
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Ridgegourd : 1 big (peeled, chopped into 2" pieces)
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Oil : 1tsp
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Mustard: 1/2 (half) tsp
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Turmeric : 1/2 tsp
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Curry Leaves : 4-5 leaves
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Palyada Pudi /To make Powder :
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RedChillies : 4 (adjust according to taste)
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Cumin/Jeera : 1tsp
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Grated coconut : 2tbsp
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Salt : as required
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Dry roast red chillies, jeera on a hot pan.
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Powder all the ingredients together with salt and keep it aside.
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Method:
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Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. When it is hot add mustard seeds and when it starts crackling add turmeric, curry leaves and mix.
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Add chopped ridgegourd pieces and mix thoroughly. Add 30 ml of water and close the lid. Cook the ridgegourd pieces till they are soft.
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Tip: Make a hole in the center and pour the water. Cover the lid and cook.
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Add the palya pudi over the cooker ridgegourd pieces and mix well.
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Continue to stir and cook for next 3-4 mins. Switch off the stove and cover the lid over palya and leave it aside for 5-8 mins before you serve with rice or rotti.