RIDGE GOURD CURRY ( BEERAKAYA CURRY)

Ingredients:
1.5 cup of peeled and finely chopped tender ridge gourd pieces
3 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
few curry leaves
1 finely chopped medium onion
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust)
salt as per taste
1/2 tsp whole garam masala powder
finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Method:
 Heat oil, add cumin and mustard seeds, let them pop. Add onions and curry leaves, fry till transparent on medium or low heat.
 Reduce heat to low, add turmeric and ginger garlic paste, fry few more seconds.
 Add chopped ridge gourd pieces, mix, covered, stirring between, cook for 10 minutes or till tender.
 Add red chilli powder and salt, mix well, covered, cook for more 5 minutes.
 Add whole garam masala to above mixture, mix slowly, covered, cook for more 5 minutes. Remove the lid, mix well, sprinkle the fresh coriander leaves and turn off the heat.