Stuffed ridge gourd/Guthi beerakaya

Whenever I want to treat my self with a nice curry I definitely choose stuffed vegetable curries and this stuffed ridge gourd is my all time favorite and  very easy to prepare compared to other stuffed vegetable curries.

Ingredients:

Ridge gourd : 3 medium size

Onion : 2 medium size

Red chili powder : 1 tbsp

Dry coconut powder : 2 tbsp

Garam masala : 1 tsp

Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves : 10

Turmeric : 1/2 tspCoriander leaves

Salt to taste

Oil

Procedure:

1.Peel the ridge gourd,cut into 2 inch rounds and make a slits on one side into + shape.

2.Grind onions,coconut powder,red chili powder,turmeric,salt and garam masala into paste without adding any extra water.

3.Stuff ridge gourd pieces with above mixture.

4.Heat a pan add oil when oil becomes hot add cumin seeds,mustard seeds when they splutter add curry leaves,stuffed ridge gourd pieces and any leftover onion paste.

5.Cover the pan and cook on medium flame(sprinkle little water if needed) stirring occasionally,until ridge gourd pieces are soft. Finally garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve with rice or roti.