Peerkangkai Masiyal

Peerkangkai (Ridge gourd) Masiyal is a simple and quick dish, goes well with hot plain rice.

Ingredients:

Peerkangkai – 2 medium sized (Remove the outer layer and chop the inner fleshy part in to medium size)
Onions - 2
Tomato - 2
Garlic pods – 2/3
Green chilles – 3 –4
Tamarind – 1 small ball

Method :

1.Saute the onions and Garlic.

2. Add the remaining vegetables, cook covered without water. ( you can also microwave everything together for 2-3 mins)

3. Cool and grind this in a blender.

4. For the tempering : Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, turmeric powder (for color), 2 red chillies and curry leaves. Add this mixture and cook for 2-3 mins.

To be served with hot white rice and ghee.