Beerakaya Tomato

Submitted by Sireesha Vakamalla Apr 18, 2013 2 comments 13,211 views 0 fav

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Andhra tomato curry made with ridge gourd.

Prep time 15 mins

Cook time 25 mins

Serves 3

CuisineAndhra

CourseMain Course

DifficultyEasy

DietaryVegetarian

Main Ingredients Ridge Gourd, Tomato

Ridge gourd is one of the low fat vegetables and very good for health. Now I am preparing Beerakaya Tomato, this recipe is a every day Andhra style vegetarian curry. Simple to make and tasty. It goes well with rice or chapati.

Ingredients

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250 g ridge gourd (peel them and chopped into small pieces)
2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
curry leaves
1 red chili
1 onion (finely chopped)
3 garlic pods (crushed)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 ½ tsp red chili powder
1 ½ tsp coriander powder
salt to taste
4 tsp oil

Beerakaya Tomato Ingredients

Steps

Heat oil in a kadai and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, let them splutter for a minute.
Add curry leaves, red chili, onion, garlic and fry them until the onion becomes soft and tender.
Then add ridge gourd, salt, turmeric powder and mix well, cover the lid and cook for 10 mins.
Now add tomatoes, red chili powder, coriander powder and sufficient water, mix well and cover the lid and cook for 15 more mins in medium heat.
Finally mix well and serve hot.