How to make turai curry
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp cumin, 2 dried red chilli and few curry leaves. splutter the tempering.
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now add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until onions change colour.
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add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
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saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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further, add 2 tomatoes and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
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add in chopped turai and mix well.
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now add 1 cup water and mix well adjusting the consistency.
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cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium flame or until the turai is cooked well.
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finally, garnish with 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy turai curry with rice or roti.
How to make heerekai chutney or beerakaya chutney
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firstly, in pan heat 2 tbsp oil and add 1 tbsp urad dal, 1 tbsp chana dal, 4 dried red chilli.
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roast on low flame until the dal turns golden brown.
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add in ridge gourd skin and roast until it shrinks slightly.
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cool completely and transfer to the blender.
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add 1 cup coconut, small piece tamarind, 1 tsp jaggery, ½ tsp salt and ½ cup water.
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blend to smooth paste adding water as required.
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now prepare the tempering, by heating 2 tsp oil.
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add ½ tsp mustard, ½ tsp urad dal, 1 dried red chilli and few curry leaves. splutter the tempering.
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finally, pour-over heerekai chutney or beerakaya chutney and enjoy with hot steamed rice.
How to make ridge gourd raita or tambuli
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firstly, take ridge gourd seeds and add ½ cup water in a pan. cover and boil for 5 minutes or until the seeds soften.
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cool completely, and transfer to a mixi jar.
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add ¼ cup coconut, few curry leaves, 1 chilli, 1 tsp cumin.
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blend to smooth paste adding more water if required.
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transfer the masala paste to a large bowl and add 1 cup curd, ½ tsp salt.
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mix well making sure to get a smooth consistency.
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now prepare the tempering by heating 1 tsp ghee.
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add ½ tsp mustard, ½ tsp cumin, 1 dried red chilli, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
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splutter the tempering and pour over the tambuli.
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finally, enjoy ridge gourd raita or tambuli with hot steamed rice.
Preparation of ridge gourd
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firstly, peel the skin and use it to prepare chutney.
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the seeds and can be used to prepare tambuli and the flesh for the curry.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to wash the ridge gourd well before peeling the skin.
- also, adjust the amount spiciness depending on your choice.
- additionally, if the ridge gourd is not tender then the cooking time will higher.
- finally, ridge gourd recipes are healthy and tasty when prepared rightly.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/ridge-gourd-recipe-beerakaya-curry-turai/