Peerkangai kadayal | Ridge gourd curry for rice | Peechinga curry

Peerkangai Kadayal, a delectable South Indian curry that elevates humble ridge gourd into a savory masterpiece. This recipe is not just a curry, it will make a comforting home-cooked meal.Let’s explore the step-by-step process of this wholesome and tasty Ridge Gourd Curry.

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Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 3/4 tsp urad dal
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• Fenugreek seeds (a few)
• 2 broken red chillies
• 2 green chillies (slit)
• 1 spring curry leaves
• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 ridge gourd (chopped into cubes)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1.5 cups water
• 2 tsp kulambu milagai podi (spice mix)
• Chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. Tempering Aromatics:
   • Heat 1 tsp oil in a mud pot.
   • Add 1 tsp mustard seeds. When they splutter, add 3/4 tsp urad dal, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, 2 broken red chillies, 2 slit green chillies, and a spring of curry leaves.
   • Mix everything and sauté for a few seconds.
2. Sautéing Vegetables:
   • Add 2 chopped garlic cloves and fry for a minute.
   • Introduce 1 finely chopped onion and fry until it softens.
   • Add 1 chopped tomato and cook until it becomes mushy.
3. Cooking Ridge Gourd:
   • Sprinkle 1 tsp salt, mix, and cook until the mixture becomes mushy.
   • Add 1 chopped ridge gourd, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, and cook for a minute.
   • Pour in 1 tbsp tamarind paste and 1.5 cups of water.
   • Mix everything, close the pot, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Adding Spice Mix:
   • Open the pot and add 2 tsp kulambu milagai podi.
   • Mash everything together and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Finishing Touch:
   • Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Your delicious, healthy, and tasty Peerkangai Kadayal is ready.
   • Serve it hot with rice and your favorite poriyal for a wholesome South Indian meal.

Peerkangai Kadayal is not only delicious but also a nutritious addition to your dining table. Try out this south Indian special recipe and let me know how it turned out for you.