Ridge Gourd: 1/4 kg*
Tamarind: 1 Big Amla Size
Turmeric: 1/2 Teaspoon
Split Black Gram: 2 Teaspoons
Split Bengal Gram: 2 Teaspoons
Mustard Seeds: 1 Teaspoon
Coconut: 4-5 cut pieces
Corriander Seeds: 2 Teaspoons
Fenugreek Seeds: 1 Teaspoon
Redchillies: 5-6*
Oil:3-4 Teaspoons
Sugar:1/2 Teaspoon
Water: 1/2 Glass
Salt to Taste
(Check Fudtionary for meanings if you have doubt with the words in orange colour.)
Method
First soak the tamarind in water and keep it aside,now cut the ridge gourd to pieces.
Put a pan on the stove and add black gram,bengal gram,fenugreekseeds,coconut,mustard seeds,redchillies,coriander seeds and dry roast them till golden brown.
Now grind these to fine powder, in a pan put some oil and add ridge gourd pieces .Let them fry till they become soft.
Add the powder,turmeric,salt,sugar,thick tamarind juice and little water.Let it boil for 2-3 minutes and transfer it to a bowl and serve hot.
* 1/4kg ridge gourd serves 2 -3 people.
* 5-6 Redchillies is not compulsory,it depends on your spiciness.
* Also you can use Tindora/Gherkins or Brinjal or Bitter Gourd instead of ridge gourd.
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