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Friday, July 29, 2011

Ridge Gourd/Chinese Okra/Silk Melon Curry

Day 7 of BM7: Give this curry, a few flat-breads,a dollop of yogurt and my hubby wouldn't ask for anything else.There is something about this curry/chutney that gives that content look on his face. Its certainly a mystery to me. I will let you conclude whats so special about this once you make and taste it for yourself. Okay?

I got this recipe from one of the special edition of a local Indian Women's Magazine, Snehithi(=GirlFriend) ages ago. Sorry I misplaced the book and I don't have a link. You have to just take my word for it. :) With this lovely post I successfully wrap another edition of this Blogging Marathon.

For first-timer readers, here is a what I posted for this edition of BM with theme "Cooking from the books":
Ridge Gourd/Chinese Okra:
Ingredients:
  • 3 "Foot-long" Tender Ridge Gourd/Chinese Okra, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
  • 3-4 Hot Green Chili, finely chopped, seeds and all
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
  • 2-3 Medium Tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 Stalk Curry leaf, finely chopped
  • 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder or more/less
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 Tsp Split Black Gram/Urad Dhal
  • 3-4 Tbsp Olive Oil
For Garnishing:
  • 3-4 Curry Leaves
  • 1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 2-3 Red and Green Hot Chili
  • 1 Tsp Olive Oil
Procedure:
  • In a pan, heat the oil and add the Black Gram, Cumin Seeds and Mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds start sputtering, add the chopped onion, chopped garlic and green chili.
  • Fry the onion until its translucent.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped ridge gourd, curry leaves, chili powder and turmeric powder and a little salt.
  • Lid the pan and cook on a low flame with as little water as possible for about 15-20 minutes.Check for salt and spice.
  • For Garnishing: Heat the oil and fry the mustard seeds, curry leaves and chili and add it on the top of the curry.
Enjoy!

13 comments:

  1. Hi,
    Lovely recipe and the clicks are so tempting..no wonder it is favorite of ur husband :)
    I will def try this dish...
    Nice running the marathon with you..
    Happy Blogging
    Rujuta
    http://theworldaccordingtorujuta.blogspot.com/

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  2. Delicious looking curry, just perfect for dinner with hot chapatis. Loved the pics and nice step by step recipe.

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  3. Mouthwatering clicks, CL. I make this as a gravy. Next time, should try your way.

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  4. Curry looks delicious. Enjoyed all your creations from cookbooks this week. I'm trying to gets my hands on some of the cookbooks in my library.
    Enjoy ur weekend.

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  5. I love that shine on the chilies!..looks great...:)

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