January 22, 2019

Ridge Gourd Curry

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Saagu is basically a mild, coconut based veg curry from Karnataka. Here is a simple, healthy and tasty saagu with Ridge Gourd/Heerekayi/Beerakaya, a great side dish for dosa, poori or steamed rice.

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Ridge Gourd Curry | ಹೀರೆಕಾಯಿ ಸಾಗು | Heerekayi Saagu | Beerakaya Curry

Saagu is basically a mild, coconut based veg curry from Karnataka. Here is a simple, healthy and tasty saagu with Ridge Gourd/ Heerekayi / Beerakaya, a great side dish for dosa, poori or steamed rice.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 4

Author: KaviRuchi

Ingredients

To Grind

½ cup Coriander Leaves
3-4 Green Chili
2 Garlic optional
1 tsp Roasted Chana / Dalia
½ tsp Poppy seeds
¼ cup Fresh Coconut optional
Water to grind

For Saagu

3 tsp Oil
¼ tsp Mustard Seeds
½ tsp Chana dal
½ tsp Urad dal
Few Curry leaves
1 Large Onion finely chopped
2 Large Ridge gourd – 4 cups finely chopped
Salt – to taste
½ cup Water

Instructions

Peel the skin of 2 Ridge Gourd and finely chop.
Finely Chop 1 large onion.
Grind all the ingredients from <to grind> list, to a smooth paste and set aside.
Heat 3 tsp oil in a kadai, add mustard, when splutters add in chana dal, urad dal, and curry leaves.
Add finely chopped onion and cook until translucent.
Now add finely chopped ridge gourd and fry for 2-3 mins.
Next, add the ground masala paste with ½ cup water, salt to taste and mix well.
Close lid and cook. Stirring occasionally. Once the ridge gourd is soft and cooked, turn off the stove. If the gravy is still watery, boil for few more mins until the gravy thickens.
Serve Saagu as a side dish with dosa, Roti or several other breakfasts or steamed rice.

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