Beerakaya curry (Ridge gourd curry)

Ingredients:
500gms of beerakaya(ridge gourd)
2 tbsp of oil
2-3 green chillies(broken into half)
3/4 tsp of garlic & ginger paste
1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
1 medium size onion chopped
1/2 tsp of red chilli powder
1/2 tsp of coriander powder
1 tbsp of chopped methi leaves
1/2 cup of fresh coriander leaves
1 tbsp of curry leaves
salt to taste

Procedure:
Heat oil in a medium size non stick saucepan. Add finely chopped onion, green chillies and 1/2 tsp of salt.
Cook onions till they are golden brown, then stir in methi leaves, garlic ginger paste, curry leaves and turmeric powder.
Cook them for 2 more minutes on medium flame. Peel the outer skin of ridge gourd and chop them into 5mm cubes, keep it aside.
Add chopped ridge gourd, red chilli powder and salt. Mix all together and cook it on medium flame for around 8-10 min by placing lid on top, stir occasionally.
Now add coriander powder and freshly chopped coriander leaves. Cook for 5 more minutes on low flame, check the seasoning and adjust according to your taste.
 Methi leaves gives nice flavour to this dish. It is very simple and easy to prepare, I am sure you will love it.
 Serve with plane rice or steamed rice.