BEERAKAYA FRY

INGREDIENTS::

Beerakayalu                           500 gms

Onion (chopped)                    1(big)

Garlic cloves                          4-5(chopped)

Red chilies                             3(adjust to spice level)

Curry leaves                           1 sprig

Oil                                         1 tsp

Salt                                        as needed

FOR TEMPERING::

Mustard seeds                         1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds                            1/2 tsp

Urad dal                                  1/2 tsp

Chana dal                                 1 tsp

PROCEDURE::

1)Heat oil in a pan,then add the mustard seeds let them splutter then add the cumin seeds, urad dal and chana dal.Let the dals turn golden brown.

2)Now add the garlic cloves, onion let them turn transparent.

Add the red chilies and curry leaves ,saute for 1 minute.

3)Now add the chopped beerakayalu/Ridge gaurd  and salt to it. Mix well and place the lid .

Cook in medium flame till the volume of the pieces reduce and all the water comes out of the vegetable (approx. 5-6 minutes)

Stir in between.

Turn off the heat.

                       SERVE WITH STEAMED RICE OR CHAPATHI