Ridge gourd gravy

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 cup cut ridge gourd
2. 2 cut onions
3. 1 tomato
4. 1 tsp salt
5. 1 cup water
6. coriander leaves for garnishing

FOR SEASONING

1. 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2. 1/2 tsp bengal gram dhal
3. 1/2 tsp urad dhal
4. little badaga[optional]
5. curry leaves
6. 2 tbsp oil or more

FOR POWDERING

1. 1 tsp sombu[fennel seeds]
2. 1 tsp coriander seeds
3. 1 tsp khus-khus
4. 1" cinnamon
5. 4 cloves
6. 3 tbsp roasted gram

• Dry fry the above ingredients and powder it.

METHOD

• Heat oil in an iron kadai or in a pressure pan.
• Add seasoning,after mustard splutters add onion,turmeric,curry leaves and fry.
• Add vegetable ,tomato, salt ,chilly powder and fry for 2 minutes.
• Now add water and boil for 10 minutes.
• Finally add spice powder and mix well.
• Simmer on low flame for 10 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve with rice and chappathi.