Ridge Gourd Curry Recipe - Turai Sabji - Beerakaya Kura

Ridge Gourd Curry Recipe - Turai Sabji - Beerakaya Kura

5 from 4 votes

Make this easy and delicious ridge gourd curry (Turai ki sabzi - Beerakaya koora) and serve it for lunch or dinner. This simple Indian-flavored curry will please everyone.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Author Sravanthi Chanda

Ingredients

2 cups ridge gourd chopped
½ cup onion finely chopped
2 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon garlic grated
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ tsp red chili powder
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 sprig curry leaf optional

Instructions

Stove top Instructions

Wash, peel, and chop the ridge gourd into cubes.
Heat a saute pan on medium heat. Once it is hot, add oil, mustard, and cumin seeds.
Add curry leaves, garlic, and chopped onion once cumin seeds start spluttering.
Saute the onion on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add ridge gourd, mix it well, and cook it for 5 to 6 minutes. Close the pan with a lid so the steam inside will cook the ridge gourd.
Once the ridge gourd is almost cooked, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
Mix it well and cook it for 4 to 5 minutes on low to medium heat.
Once the ridge gourd is cooked as you like, take the pan out f heat.
If using coconut powder, add it now and mix it well. Garnish the curry with coriander leaves. Serve the hot and delicious curry with rice or flatbread.

Instant Pot Instructions

Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté mode. Add oil, cumin, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Cook until fragrant.
Stir in garlic and onions, cook for 2-3 minutes. If using, add tomatoes and mix.
Sprinkle spice powders and salt. Add ridge gourd, ¼ cup water, and mix it well.
Close the lid, seal the vent, and pressure cook for 1 minute on high pressure.
Let it naturally release pressure for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve your delicious ridge gourd curry.

Notes

Ridge gourd is a seasonal vegetable that tastes best when harvested early. Always use fresh and tender ridge gourd.
This curry is gluten-free and vegan. If the ridge gourd is tender, it can be cooked without adding milk or water. If not, you can use milk or water to cook it.
As this is everyday curry, I do not use garam masala. But if you want to spice it up, add ½ teaspoon garam masala powder.

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