Ridge gourd stir fry

 Ridge gourd is one of the common vegetable used in tamil nadu. In our kongu region , this stir fry is a common menu especially during puratashi month fasting. It is simple to make.

Requirements :

 Chopped ridge gourd – 1 cup

Shallots – 6

Green chilly – 3

Curry leaves

Oil -1 tsp

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Salt to taste

Method :

Heat oil , add mustard seeds and allow to splutter.

Add shallots , slit green chilly , curry leaves and sauté well.

Add chopped vegetable , required salt and stir well.

Cook in slow flame with closed lid for five minutes.

Stir well in between.

Ready to serve along with sambar rice and rasam rice.

note :

  add grated coconut before serving.