RIDGE GOURD KOOTU

INGREDIENTS:
2 medium size ridge gourd
1/2 cup moong dal
1/4 cup toor dal
1 medium size onion
1 medium size tomato
2 Green chillies
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 pinch turmeric powder
1/4 tsp tamarind concentrate
Oil
Salt to taste

Method:

Fry moong dal in a pressure pan for 5-6 min add the toor dal combine both & pour 1 1/2 glass of water & pressure into 1 whistle.
Peel the skin and cut the ridge gourd into round pieces, add green chillies, turmeric powder,coriander powder, chilli powder, tamarind paste & salt to the dal and cook dal till ridge gourd becomes soft.
Then, in a kadai heat oil add cumin seeds, if they start to splutter add chopped onions fry till
golden brown.
Add chopped tomatoes cook for 6-7 min
Add this dal to the kadai & cook for 10 min in medium heat.
Serve hot with rice or roti.