Ridge Gourd Masala

Ingredients

• 3 cups ridge gourd, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/2-inch piece ginger, grated
• 1 tsp chana masala (store-bought, MTR or other brand)
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp, cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp dalia powder (split
  and roasted bengal gram) or rice flour
  
• Salt to taste
• 3-4 tsp vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a shallow pan. Add the cumin seeds. As they start to brown, add the onions and saute on medium heat with some salt, until nicely browned.
   
   
2. Add the tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.
   
   
3. Add the chana masala, turmeric, and red chilli powder and saute for a minute.
   
   
4. Add the ridge gourd pieces along with some salt and 1 1/4 cups of water.
   
   
5. Cover and cook the ridge gourd masala on medium heat until the pieces are fully cooked. To thicken the gravy, add the dalia powder or rice flour and cook on medium heat until the raw flavor is gone and the gravy has thickened a little.
   
   
6. Garnish the ridge gourd masala with chopped cilantro and serve hot with chapathis or rice.

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