Ridge gourd milk kootu/Peerkangai paal kootu

Ingredients:

Ridge gourd peeled and cut into cubes    – 350 g
milk                                                          – 11/2 cup
mustard seeds                                           –  1/4 tsp
urad dhal                                                   – 1/4 tsp
channa dhal                                               -1/4 tsp
cumin seeds                                              – 1/4 tsp
red chillies                                                – 2
green chillies                                            – 2
curry leaves                                               – few
coriander powder                                      – 2 tsp
cilantro                                                      – to garnish
onion                                                         – 1 cup finely chopped

Method:

• In a kadai heat oil and temper with mustard seeds,urad dhal,cumin seeds,channa dhal,red chillies,green chillies and curry leaves.
• Now add the chopped onion ,salt and coriander powderand fry until transparent.

• Add the milk and chopped ridge gourd it.

• Cook for 10 minutes or untilt he ridge gourd is done.
• Garnish with cilantro .

• Serve with Rice or chapathi

Serves   3