This is the instant method of making stuffed ridge gourd/heerekayi. Usually, we make this in a pan, but this is prepared in a cooker. Very simple and easy method.
Ingredients
2 medium-size ridge gourds/turai/heerekayi
4 tsp oil
1 finely chopped onion
Few curry leaves
For the masala paste:
3 tbsp roasted and powdered dry coconut
3 tbsp roasted and powdered peanuts
1 small finely chopped onion
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
3 tsp sambar powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp tamarind paste
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
Pinch of jaggery to taste
1 tsp oil
Mix all these ingredients and make a thick paste. Your stuffing is ready.
Procedure
Wash ridge gourds, remove the skin and cut into two-inch pieces.
Make + slit on one side. Stuff it with the prepared masala and keep it aside.
Heat cooker put oil. Add chopped onions, curry leaves and saute for 5 minutes.
Place the stuffed ridge gourd pieces, add 1/2 cup water and the remaining masala
Mix well and close the lid of the cooker. cook it for only one whistle.
And your curry is ready. Open the lid of the cooker and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot with jowar roti or chapathi.
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