Categories: Gravy, Ridge gourd recipies

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanuts, roasted
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 dry red chillies
• Piece of ginger
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• Few curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• Asafoetida
• 3-4 ridgegourds
• Cooking oil

Directions

1. Heat some oil in a pan and fry the onions for couple of minutes

2. Add the coriander seeds and red chillies and fry for couple of minutes

3. Add the ginger and sesame seeds and fry until aromatic

4. Keep aside and grind to paste along with curry leaves, salt, turmeric powder and peanuts

5. el the ridgegourd and cut into about 1.5 inch long pieces. Try to scoop some of the seeds out using a bread knife so you make some room for the stuffing

6. Fill the ridgegourds with the stuffing. You can smear the left over filling on the vegetable

7. Heat some oil and add mustard seeds and once they crackle, add turmeric powder and asafoetida. Add the stuffed veggies and sprinkle some salt, cook covered until done (about 20-25 minutes)

8. Serve with rice or chapatti

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