Birakaya Allam Pachi Mirchi Curry

Ingredients : 

• 1/2 kg Birakayalu / Ridge Gourd
• 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
• 4 Green Chillies
• 2 inches Ginger piece
• Salt to taste

For Popu :

• 1/2 sp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 sp Urad Dal
• 1 Red Chilli crocked
• Curry Leaves
• 2 sp Oil

Preparation :

• Wash allam, green chillies & grind into a coarse paste and keep aside.
• Wash, peel ridge gourd / birakayalu and cut into small pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan add popu ingredients and fry for 2mins.
• When done add curry leaves, ridge gourd pieces and stir.
• Add salt, turmeric powder and stir, cover and cook on low flame.
• When the curry is done add ground paste and mix well.
• Let it cook for couple of mins without cover.
• Birakaya allam pachi mirchi curry is ready to serve.