Ridge Gourd and Capsicum Curry

  
   Ingredients - Serves around 4 people         


  Ridge gourd 1. (or zucchini, available in the us)
  Capsicum 1/2
  Onion 1 small
  Red chilli powder 1tsp
  Coriander powder 1tsp
  Ground nut seeds 25 grams (fried& powdered)
  Amchur powder 1/2 tsp(dried mango powder-if available )
  Jaggery - small piece
  Tamarind juice 3 tsp (if concentrated is readily available use 1.5 tsp)
  Curry leaves
  Mustard 1/2 tsp
  Jeera 1/2 tsp
  Chana dal 1tsp
  Turmeric 1/4 tsp
  Oil 3-4 tsp
  Salt to taste
  Coriander leaves
  Grated coconut 2tbsp 

Procedure

• Heat oil in kadai. Add mustard & allow to splutter
• Add jeera, curry leaves, turmeric & chana dal. Fry until brown
• Add onion & capsicum. Fry until brown
• Add sliced ridge gourd (skin removed) & fry until cooked
• Add tamarind juice, jaggery, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt, amchur powder, ground nut (fried & powdered) & a little water. Boil until thickened.
• Add grated coconut & coriander leaves
• Serve with chapati, roti, etc.