Ridge Gourd Poriyal (Peerkangai Poriyal)

Some years back I came across this Eastern Vegetable Masala mix once in Kerala.I just wanted to give a try.So I  bought some and tried.It is so tasty with right amount of all ingredients in it that you'll stick to this masala powder forever.You can use this for making any vegetable thoran or poriyal.We get this  at Indian Grocery stores these days.


Ridge gourd- 2 cups
onions-1 small chopped
tomato- 1small chopped
jeera - 1/4 tsp
garlic- 1 clove finely chopped
vegetable masala mix- 1tbsp
salt - to taste




Method:
Heat oil in a kadai.when hot add mustard seeds and jeera.
When they splutter add garlic,onions and tomatoes.
Now add ridge gourd and salt.
Sprinkle the vegetable masala and mix well.
Cover and cook on sim fire until done.
Serve with rasam,sambhar or curd rice.

Note:
No need to add water.