Berakaya Pesarapappu (Ridgegourd with moongdal)

Ingredients

2 cups ridgegourd cubes ( berakaya)

3/4 cup pesarapappu (moongdal)

1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmuric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

4 tbs oil

4 garlic cloves

1/2 cup onion ( chopped)

1 tsp cumin and musturd seeds

1/2 cup tomato ( chopped)

salt

2 tbs cilantro

2 dry red chillis

2 cups water

Method

wash moongdal and keep aside ( no need of soaking)

Take pressure cooker heat oil add cumin seeds,musturd seeds,redcillis and garlic

fry for 1 min then add remaining ingredients chopped onions,tomatoes ,

ridgegourd ,salt ,turmuric,redchilli powder,coriander powder ,cilantro and moong dal fry everything for 3 to 4 min then add 2 cups water and pressure cook until 2 wistles.

Done serve hot with roti