TURAI ANDA/ RIDGE GOURD AND EGG GRAVY

Ridge gourd is one vegetable which is full of nutrients but is not preferred by most people. Today I am sharing my mom’s recipe of ridge gourd made with eggs in tomato gravy, which is so delicious that it will become a regular at your home.

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil

3 turai/ tori/ ridge gourd skin removed and chopped

2 eggs

1 onion chopped

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tbsp garlic paste

1 tbsp ginger paste

3 tomatoes pureed

¾ tsp salt

2 cups water

Chopped coriander leaves

¼ tsp lemon juice (optional)

Method

• Heat oil in a pan, add onions and sauté till golden.
• Then add ginger garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell goes.
• Next add in red chilli powder and salt and mix well.
• Now add tomato puree and cook till oil starts separating.
• Add the chopped ridge gourd and 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, close a lid and cook for 10 to 15 minutes till the ridge gourd is cooked.
• Finally add eggs and coriander leaves and mix well.
• Make sure that the eggs are cooked and most of the water has evaporated.
• Check for taste, add salt, or lemon juice if necessary and serve hot as a side dish with rice and dal.