What can I make with ridge gourd?

Ridge gourd is used to make curry, added to dals & even made to a spicy chutney. I am sharing a simple ridge gourd curry recipe which turns out delicious and is so simple to make. This andhra style beerakaya curry can be easily tweaked to suit your taste. It goes well with plain rice, ghee or roti & phulka.

How do you make Heerekai Curry?

HOW TO MAKE RIDGE GOURD GRAVY / HEEREKAYI PALYA

  1. Wash and peel the ridges of ridge gourd & skin.
  2. Chop into 2 inch size lengthy pieces.
  3. Grind all the ingredients given under “To grind” to a smooth paste adding water.
  4. Heat oil in a kadai.
  5. Saute onion, tomato and ridge gourd pieces till soft.
  6. Saute till raw smell goes off.

Should we peel ridge gourd?

The interior of ridge gourd does have some purpose — its texture turns from spongy to wonderfully soft and yielding when cooked, but this is all the more attractive when the crisp peel is left for contrast.

How do you peel and cut ridge gourd?

Wash the ridge gourd thoroughly with water and dry using a kitchen towel. Peel the ridge gourd using a peeler and discard the peels. Then place the ridge gourd on a chopping board and cut off the stem. Then cut it into 2 halves lengthwise using a sharp knife.

What is Heerekai English?

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What is Heerekai called in English?

Ridge Gourd known as Heerekayi in Kannada is a popular vegetable in South Indian cuisine. As children we would be given a raw piece to taste and identify the ones that are bitter. The other common names are Ribbed Sponge Gourd, angled loofah, Chinese okra, dish-cloth gourd, ribbed gourd.

How do you make Heerekai Kootu?

Instructions

  1. Pressure cook toor dal with enough water till it is soft and mushy.
  2. Next get the coconut puree ready.
  3. Heat a pan with oil, mustard seeds, lentils and curry leaves.
  4. The ridge gourd which is soft veggie, takes very little time to cook.
  5. Tasty and delicious ridge gourd kootu is ready to serve with steamed rice.

Can I eat ridge gourd daily?

Incorporating ridge gourd as part of the daily diet in small portions in salads, juices, stir-fries, dals or curries works wonders in promoting blood flow to skin cells, remedying infections, acne, dark spots, for soft, clear and radiant skin.

Does ridge gourd cause gas?

Low carbohydrate vegetables: Vegetables that have a low carbohydrate content or are primarily water-based cause less flatulence. Therefore, vegetables like pumpkin, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, tomatoes and mushrooms do not lead to gas formation.