Ghosale Ambat (Ridge Gourd In Coconut Based Gravy)

Ridge Gourd is one of our favorite vegetables. It is one of the vegetable where every part of it is used. There are numerous dishes in Konkani cuisine which use Ridge Gourd.

This Ridge Gourd curry prepared using coconut based gravy and seasoned with fried onion is prepared commonly by most of the Konkani people.

Ingredients:

Ridge Gourd -  1 cup chopped
Toor Dal - 1/2 cup
Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
Dry red chillies - 4 (Roasted)
Tamarind - Small piece
Salt to taste
Onion - 3 tbsp ( Finely chopped)
Oil - 1 tsp

Procedure:

• Cook the ridge gourd in a vessel by adding enough water and little salt. 
•  Pressure cook the toor dal with turmeric in pressure cooker.
• Grind the grated coconut, roasted dry red chillies and tamarind to a smooth paste.
• Add ground paste and dal to cooked ridge gourd and mix well. Add required amount of salt. The consistency of the curry should be medium thick. Bring the mixture to boil. Let it boil for 5 - 10 minutes.
• For seasoning, heat little oil in a small pan and fry the finely chopped onions. Let the onions fry till they turn dark brown. 
• Season the curry with fried onions. Keep the lid of the vessel covered for some time so that the flavors can blend. 

Enjoy the curry with hot rice.