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Beerakaya Masala Senagapappu Curry

Beerakaya Masala Senagapappu Curry | Ridge Gourd Masala Senagapappu Curry

Preparation of Beerakaya Senagapappu Curry Recipe at Home.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Beerakaya Senagapappu Masala Curry Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 kg Ridge Gourd
  • 1/2 cup Bengal Gram
  • 2 pcs Green Chillies
  • 1 Onions
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seed
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
  • Salt
  • 1 tsp Coriander Seeds Powder

Recipe Notes

BEERAKAYA MASALA PAPPU

Lets see how to make dal with ridge gourd

Peel and dice 1/4 kg ridge gourds

Here I used 1/2 cup bengal gram. Black gram instead of bengal gramcould be used
Wash and soak the bengal gram for 30 minutes atleast. Here I soaked bengal gram for 1 hour
Also chop 2 green chillies
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan
Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds and fry
Add 1 chopped onion and fry
As onions turn transparent, add 2 chopped green chillies, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste and mix
Fry for a minute and add diced ridge gourd
Close lid and cook on medium flame for 1-2 minutes
Then add soaked bengal gram and mix
Add 1 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds powder and mix
Coconut powder and cumin seeds powder could be added for more gravy
Add 1/2 cup water and close lid
Cook for 5-6 minutes till the bengal gram is cooked
Now add 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder and cook for a minute
We can see that the water has boiled off completely
Beerakaya masala pappu is ready to serve!