Stuffed Ridge Gourd

   Ingredient

1.  Ridge Gourd         2 (big size cut into long pieces)
2.  Urad dal                3 tbsp.
3.  Chana dal             2 tbsp.
4.  Coriander seeds 1 tsp.
5.  Green Chili         4
6.  Ginger                1”small piece
7.  Cumin seeds      1 tsp.
8.  Onions               ½ cup
9.  Salt                    1/3 tsp. (adjust to taste)
10. Coriander leaves  ½ cup
11. Oil                       4 tbsp.

Method

1.   Slit Ridge Gourd pieces length wise add water to bowl add Ridge gourd boil till the pieces are cooked

2.   Add Chana dal, urad dal, coriander seed, cumin seeds to a pan and dry Roast them, Grind them into a nice powder

3.   Add onion, green chilies, salt, coriander leaves to a mixer/grinder and grind to a nice paste

4.   Add the dry roast powder from step 2 to the paste in step 3.

5.   Stuff the ridge gourd with the above paste –powder mix.

6.   Add oil to a pan once hot enough add stuffed Ridge Gourd Pieces and fry till it turns to a light brown color

7.   Curry tastes good with steamy white rice with a dollop of ghee