Name: Ridge gourd recipe
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 to 3
Ingredients: 500 grams ridge gourd (cubed (beerakaya, turai)); 1 tbsp Oil; 1 sprig curry leaves ((skip if you don't have)); ½ tsp mustard; ½ tsp cumin; 1 Pinch hing (or asafoetida); 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped (optional)); 2 small onions (small, (optional) (about ½ cup chopped)); 1 green chili ((optional)); ½ cup tomatoes (ripe, red, chopped finely); Salt ( as needed); 1/8 tsp turmeric powder (or haldi); ½ tsp red chili powder ((use as needed)); ¾ tbsp chana dal (or bengal gram); ¾ tbsp urad dal (or skinned black gram); 1 garlic (clove); 1 tbsp dried coconut; 1 tsp sesame seeds ((optional)); ½ tsp jeera (or cumin); 1 red chilli; 1 pinch methi seeds ((optional))