This gravy made with Ridge Gourd (Peerkankai) and green gram dhal is served with steamed rice.
Ridge Gourd (Peerkankai) Dhal
Course: GraviesCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
15
minutesThis gravy made with Ridge Gourd (Peerkankai) and green gram dhal is served with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Ridge Gourd (Peerkankai) – 2 to 3 Nos
Green Gram Dhal – 1/2 cup
Turmeric Powder – a pinch
Green Chillies – 2 to 3
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or as per taste
- For seasoning:
Oil – 1/2 teaspoon
Mustard – 1/4 teaspoon
Jeeragam (Cumin) – 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves – few
Directions
- Remove the skin from the Ridge Gourd and cut it into small cubes.
- Wash green gram dhal (Payatham paruppu) and put it in a pressure cooker.
- Add ridge gourd pieces, green chillies slit into two and a pinch of turmeric powder.
- Add sufficient water to cover the vegetables and pressure cook for two whistles.
- Open the cooker after few minutes. Add salt and mash it.
- Season it with mustard, cumin and curry leaves.