Beerakaya Senagapappu Kura | RidgeGourd Channa Dal Curry

Beerakaya Senagapappu Kura is very deliicous and its a nice combination with Rice / Rotis. I added senagapappu (channa dal) to the beerakaya kura for an extra flavor. Here goes the recipe !!!!!
Cooking Time 30 - 45 min

Serves 2-3 Persons

Ingredients:

Beerakaya (Peeled & chopped)	3
Senaga Pappu/Chana Dal (washed)	¾ Cup
Onion (finely chopped)	1 Small
Green Chillies (chopped)	4
Red chilli pwd	1 Tsp
Turmeric	⅛ Tsp
Coriander leaves	For Garnishing
Salt	To Taste

For Seasoning:

Dried Red chillies	2
Elachi	3
Garlic (minced)	1 Clove
Urad dal	1 Tsp
Cumin seeds (Jeera)	½  Tsp
Mustard seeds	1 Tsp
Curry Leaves	Few
Oil	1 Tbsp

Process:

• Soak chana dal in water for half an hour.
• Heat oil in a pan, add urad dal, cumin, mustard seeds, elachi and curry leaves.
• Add chopped onions and chopped green chillies and fry them until golden brown color.
• Add beerakaya pieces and cook for 5 min until the water from beerakaya comes out.
• Add chana dal, salt, red chilli pwd, turmeric and mix well.
• Close the pan and cook until they are almost done.
• Remove from heat and serve hot with rice or rotis.

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