Preparation of Beerakaya Senagapappu Curry Recipe at Home.
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!