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Ridge Gourd Shrimp Curry
South Indian Curry made with combination of tender Ridge gourd and Shrimp. Perfect side for tiffin items like Idli, Dosa , Chapati or with steamed rice!
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course:
accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian, south indian, tamil nadu
Keyword:
curry, gravy, ridge gourd, ridge gourd shrimp curry, shrimp
Servings:
4
Author:
Mullai Madavan
Equipment
Sauce pan
Ingredients
1.5
cups
Ridge Gourd
chopped
10
large
Shrimp
or use 20 small prawns
3
tbsp
Oil
1/2
tsp
Mustard seeds
1
tsp
Cumin seeds
5
each
Curry leaves
1
cup
Onion
chopped
2
small
Green chilli
1
tsp
Ginger Garlic paste
1/2
cup
Tomatoes
chopped
1/4
tsp
Turmeric powder
1
tsp
Red Chilli powder
2
tsp
Coriander powder
1.5
tsp
Salt
or to taste
2
tsp
Coriander leaves
for garnish
1
cup
Water
for light gravy consistency, reduce to 1/2 cup for semi-thick consistency
Instructions
Prep Work
Wash and peel the rough ridges of the Ridge gourd and chop them finely.
Clean the shrimp and wash them in cold water and keep aside. You may marinate if you wish with pinch of turmeric and set aside.
Method
Heat oil in a heavy sauce pan and splutter mustard, cumin seeds and curry leaves.
Add the chopped onion, slit open green chili and fry till slightly golden.
Add ginger garlic paste and fry for few minutes . (using crushed ginger garlic in the place of taste will add texture as well as taste)
Now, add the chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy. Add in the chopped ridge gourd pieces at this stage and saute along.
Followed by turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Saute these for 2 to 3 minutes to cook the masala powders.
Pour in water, reduce flame to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
When done, add the shrimp / prawn and cook for 2 minutes and garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve with idli, dosa or chapati!
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