Beerakaya (Ridge Gourd) Koora

Ingredients:
Beerakaya - 2 (peel the outer ridges)
Onion- 1
Red Chillies - 2
Chana Dal - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Green chillies - 4
Curry leaves
Turmeric
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste

Preparation:
1. Cut ridge gourd and onion into pieces.
2. Take oil in a pan and add red chilli, chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds.
3. When mustard seeds start to crackle add green chilli, curry leaves, onions and turmeric and fry till the onions are tender.
4. Add ridge gourd pieces and cook covered till tender.
5. Add salt and chilli powder and cook covered on medium heat stirring occasionally.
6. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or chapathi