Mashed Ridge Gourd / Peerkangai Masiyal or Kadaiyal - Version II

Ingredients:

Ridge Gourd	1 cup
Turmeric	a pinch
Mustard Seeds	¼ tsp
Urad dal	¼ tsp
Curry leaves	2 spring
Red Chilly	3
Sambar Onion	½ cup
Garlic	4
Cumin Seeds	1 tsp
Coriander Seeds	1 tsp
Salt	To taste
Vegetable oil	2 tsp

Procedure:

1. Wash and peel the skin of the Ridgegourd.

2. Cut the Ridgegourd into small pieces.

3. Cut the sambar onion into small pieces.

4. Wash and slice the tomato.

5. Heat the oil in the cooker or pan, and add the mustard seeds and urad dal.

6. When the mustard stats popping add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, red chilly (split into two), chopped garlic, sliced sambar onion, curry leaves, sliced tomato and Ridgegourd pieces.

7. Saute for 5 mins. Then add salt and water.

8. Pressure cook them for 2-3 whistles in high flame.

9. Allow it to cool down.

10. Then add chopped coriander leaves, and mash them with hand beater

      Serve with plain rice.

Click here to view version I.