Tag: Ridge Gourd

Kerala Dishes, Non Veg, Prawns, Seafood

Peechinga Chemmeen Thoran / Ridge Gourd – Prawns Thoran

Ingredients: 1 peechinga/ ridge gourd, 3/4-1 cup small prawns, cleaned1 small onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop ridge gourd into small pieces. Heat oil in a pan and splutter […]

Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Peechinga Mezhukkupuratti / Ridge Gourd Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 big ridge gourd / peechinga, chopped ( 2 cups)6 shallots4-5 dry red chillies ( add to your spice level )1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and chop ridge gourd into small pieces. Crush shallots, dry red chillies and few curry leaves […]

Food, Veg - Dry Side Dish, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Ridge Gourd – Tomato Curry / Peechinga – Thakkali Curry

Ingredients: 250 gm ridge gourd/ peechinga, peeled and chopped 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 3 green chillies, slit 2 onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 sprig curry leaves salt 1 1/2- 2 tbsp oil Preparation: Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onion and garlic and saute well. Add […]

Food, Kerala Dishes, Nadan Curries - Veg, Veg - Curries & Gravies, Vegetarian

Ridge Gourd – Drumstick Curry / Peechinga- Muringakka Curry

Ingredients: 1 cup peechinga/ ridge gourd, chopped 2 drumsticks, peeled and cut into pieces 1 tomato, chopped 4 green chillies 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 garlic cloves 2 shallots 1/4-1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 sliced shallots 3 dry red chillies curry leaves 1 tbsp oil salt Preparation: […]

Food, Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Peechinga Parippu Ularthu / Ridge Gourd and Dal Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal 2 cup ridge gourd/ peechinga/ tharavirikka 1/2 cup shallots 4-5 big garlic cloves 5 dry red chillies 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 sprig curry leaves 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 tbsp oil salt Preparation: Cut ridge gourd into small pieces. Cook  toor dal adding enough water till half done. Drain […]