Name: BEERAKAI THOKKU - ridge gourd peel masala recipe by Sujatha Ratnala at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ridge gourd - 1; Jeera - 1/2 tsp; Urad dal - 1/2 tsp; Green chilly - 2; Garlic pods - 5; curry leaves; Sesame seeds (nuvvulu) - 3 tsp; Oil, Salt as needed

ABOUT BEERAKAI THOKKU - ridge gourd peel masala RECIPE

Made with the peel of Ridge gourd and seasoned deliciously, it is a unique fibrous and healthy accompaniment with rice.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Ridge gourd - 1
Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Green chilly - 2
Garlic pods - 5
curry leaves
Sesame seeds (nuvvulu) - 3 tsp
Oil, Salt as needed

Instructions

Wash the ridge gourd well and shred the ridges and peel. Make a course powder of it in mixer. Squeeze excess water. Remove any resident fibre.
In a flat pan, add 4 sp of oil and make seasoning of jeera, udat dal, curry leaves, garlic, green chillies
Add the Ridge gourd powder and saute for about 20 minutes. When cooked, the colour will slightly turn dark. Add sesame seeds and cook for 5 minutes till it just crackles.
Serve with rice.

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