Ingredients: 3 cups Turai (ridge gourd) cut into chunks
3/4 cup moong dal
1 tsp fenugreek seeds (soak for 30 minutes)
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp garlic, grated
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 /2 tsp red chilli powder
2 green chillies, slit
1/4 tsp garam masala powder
1 medium tomato seeded and chopped
Salt to taste
1 medium onion chopped
2 tbsp oil
For tempering:
2 small dry red chillies
A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp thinly coconut chopped
A few curry leaves
2 tbsp oil
3 tbsp chopped green coriander for garnishing