How long does Ridge Gourd Milk Curry take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ridge Gourd Milk Curry serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Ridge Gourd Milk Curry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Ridge Gourd Milk Curry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Ridge Gourd Milk Curry?

1½ cup Ridge Gourd, 1 cup Milk, 1/4 cup Onion, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ridge Gourd Milk Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Ridge Gourd Milk Curry?

About 254 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ridge Gourd Milk Curry

Name: Ridge Gourd Milk Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 1½ cup Ridge Gourd, Chopped; 2 tbsp Oil; 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1/4 tsp Cumin; 1/4 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Chopped; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Milk; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

20 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Beerakaya Palu Curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb Gluten-free

Andhra ridge gourd milk curry, or beerakaya palu curry, of gourd in a mustard and cumin tempering simmered in milk. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 20 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

11 items

2 people

Ridge Gourd, Chopped1½ cup
Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1/4 tsp
Cumin1/4 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1/4 cup
Green Chilli, Chopped1 tbsp
Salt1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Red Chilli Powder1/4 tsp
Milk1 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	254kcal	508kcal
Protein	5.7g	11g
Carbohydrate	14g	27g
Fat	20g	41g
Fibre	1.8g	3.6g
Sugar	8.7g	17g

Cookd masalas for ridge gourd

Method

1
Ridge gourd is also known as Peerkangai/Beerakaya/Peechinga/Turai. Using a peeler, remove the sharp edges of the ridge gourd. Cut it lengthwise in 4, chop it and set aside.
Ridge Gourd
2
In a pan, heat oil and splutter mustard seeds. Add cumin seeds, onion and green chilli. Once the onion turns translucent, add the salt and red chilli powder. Add the chopped ridge gourd and mix well. Cook for 3 minutes.
OilMustard SeedsCuminOnionGreen ChilliSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder
3
Add the milk and mix well continuously for at least 30 seconds or at least it is combined well. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the gourd has softened. Add the coriander leaves, stir and cook on high flame until the excess liquid has evaporated.
MilkCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Ridge Gourd Milk Curry take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ridge Gourd Milk Curry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ridge Gourd Milk Curry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Ridge Gourd Milk Curry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Ridge Gourd Milk Curry?: 1½ cup Ridge Gourd, 1 cup Milk, 1/4 cup Onion, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ridge Gourd Milk Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Ridge Gourd Milk Curry?: About 254 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.