Peerkangai Kootu (Ribbed Gourd)

Ingredients:

1. Ribbed gourd - 2 nos
2. Moong Dhal - 2 tablespoons
3. Green chilli - 2
4. Jeera - 1 teaspoon
5. Cococnut scraping - 2 tablespoons
6. Salt to taste
7. Turmeric powder -1/2 teaspoon
8. Onion - 1 inch piece
9. Urad dhal - 2 teaspoon
10. Mustard - 1 teaspoon
11. Oil - 1 tablespoon

Procedure:

• Pressure cook dhal & cut ribbed gourd with salt, turmeric powder
• Then grind the coconut, chilli, jeera and onion to paste (coarsely)
• Add this mixture to the cooked vegetable and add 1/2 cup of water and allow it to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes
• Season it and remove from fire 
• Garnish with curry leaves and serve hot