RIDGE GOURD DELIGHT(Peerkangai)

RIDGE GOURD DELIGHT


500 grms ridge gourds ( peeled and cut inti 1" cubes.)
1 tbs coriander seeds )
1 tbs sesame seeds ) fry all these in a tsp of oil
1 tsp cumin seeds )
6 dried red chillies )
1 tbs ginger paste }
1 tbs garlic paste } grind together with the above ingredients
1 small onion paste }
2 tbs tamarind paste }

1 big onion cut into chunks
4 pips garlic sliced into halves
1 green chillie cut into rounds
tsp mustard seeds
oil
salt to taste
Method:
Put a wok on fire and pour the oil.
Add the mustard seeds, then the onions,garlic, and green chillie.
Fry a minute then add in the paste, salt and cook till oil rises.
Add in the ridge gourd and let it cook. (Ridge gourd cooks very fast.)
Remove from fire and serve with steaming rice.