Welcome to my vaishnavi channel where I share simple and tasty recipes for you to try at home. Today, I am excited to share with you my Heerekayi Palya recipe, which is a delicious South Indian dish made with ridge gourd.
Ingredients:
– 2 medium-sized ridge gourds (heerekayi)
– 1 tbsp coconut oil
– 1 tsp mustard seeds
– 1 tsp cumin seeds
– 2-3 dry red chilies
– A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
– 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
– Salt to taste
– Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Recipe:
1. Start by peeling the ridge gourd and chopping it into small pieces.
2. Heat the coconut oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add the cumin seeds, dry red chilies, and hing.
3. Add the chopped ridge gourd to the pan and mix well. Let it cook for a few minutes.
4. Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the ridge gourd, and mix everything together.
5. Cover the pan and let the ridge gourd cook on low heat until it becomes soft and tender.
6. Once the ridge gourd is cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.
I hope you enjoy making and eating this Heerekayi Palya as much as I do. It’s a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weekday meal. Let me know how it turns out for you!