Heerekayi Palya (Udupi Style) / Ridge gourd Sukka / Dry Curry

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                     Yield : 4
Preparation Time : 10 mins                                                          Cooking Time : 25 mins

Ingredients :
2 cups chopped ridge gourd (peeled, deseeded & chopped)
1/4 cup grated coconut
1 tsp mustard seeds
3 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp split Bengal gram (chana dal)
1 tsp black lentil (urad dal)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp chilly powder
6 curry leaves
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp jaggery

Method:
1. In a blender add grated coconut and 1/4 tsp mustard seeds. Grind coarsely.
2. Heat a pan. Pour oil. Add mustard seeds. Once mustard seeds splutter add chana dal and black lentils.
3. Now add cumin seeds and curry leaves for tempering.
4. Put ground masala, chilly powder, chopped ridge gourd, water and salt. Allow to cook.
5. Once ridge gourd is cooked, add jaggery powder. Mix well. Cook for 2 more mins.