Ridge gourd is known as Peerkangai in Tamil, Turai in Hindi and Beerakai in Telugu and peechinga in Malayalam. It is a good source of dietary fiber. It is great for weight loss as it is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and calories. It is also rich in vitamin C, zinc, thiamin, iron, riboflavin, magnesium and manganese. It is said to have cooling properties. Today we will learn how to prepare this very easy and simple stir fry with ridge gourd.
Peerkangai Poriyal-Ridge Gourd Stir Fry
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 15 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish-Curry
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar Ingredients needed
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish-Curry
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar Ingredients needed
Peerkangai-Ridge gourd -1/2 kg or 4 cups peeled and cubed
Onion -1 big
Green chilli – 4 slit
Minced garlic – 3-4 cloves
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Salt needed
Grated coconut -1/4 cup
For the seasoning
Oil -3 tsp
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Curry leaves- few
Preparation
Peel the skin of ridge gourd, remove the seeds and cut it into cubes. You can use the seeds if they are tender.
Method
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add finely chopped onions, slit green chilli, minced garlic and curry leaves. Saute until onion turns transparent.
Then add the chopped ridge gourd, turmeric powder and salt needed.
Cook covered on low flame stirring in between. This vegetable will ooze out water, so sprinkle water only if required while cooking.
Once the ridge gourd becomes tender and all the water evaporates, add grated coconut, mix well and remove from heat.
Serve this simple peerkangai/ridge gourd curry with rice or roti.
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healthy and yummy poriyal…
wow …searching for this new recipe .. thanks .it looks great
Hai, I'm a great fan of your blog. This poriyal came out really well. To match my family preference, instead of adding coconut, I added peanut powder and it was really yummy. Thanks for your 'Simple to Learn' Recipes. I read a lot of food blogs. But, when I have to try something new I always look up to your blog.
Hi Padhu.I tried this recipie yesterday and it turned out very delicious.My hubby liked this recipie..a lot..Thanks for sharing this recipie.
Hi. It is so simple. Cooking made easy. Fantastic taste. I just mixed it with rice and ate. This is the first time I saw your recipes. Now I will look into your recipes first before I go else where. Thanks Prabhakar.
I did this recipe last week..My husband finished that whole poriyal…
Hi padhu. I made it yesterday to eat with rice. It turned out very well. Thank you for your lovely recipes. You have helped me learn to cook.
I made it today it turned out very well thanks for this receipe
Hello, I tried this but the onion got burned after I added the peerkangai and it was cooking. What exactly am I doing wrong?
Cook on low heat. Sprinkle water if required though it is not necessary for peerkangai as it leaves water.
Mam what type of vessel is this iron pot looking so good mam
That is not iron, it is non stick.
Just love your recipes Padhu…especially the simple nature of them, tempts me to give it a shot every time! Sorry…I have been quite a few dishes off your site but hadnt been posting comments. Let me consciously start posting comments 🙂 Keep up the gr8 work Padhu!