How to make stuffed dodka/ ridge gourd/ beerakaya

Make Stuffed Dodka/ Ridge Gourd/ Beerakaya

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INGREDIENTS

Roast some peanuts

Roast some peanuts

Cut the gourd in 4 pieces and then slit as shown to stuff the masala

Cut the gourd in 4 pieces and then slit as shown to stuff the masala

Soak tamarind in water

Soak tamarind in water

In a grinder put peanuts and coconut

In a grinder put peanuts and coconut

Add chillies

Add chillies

Add turmeric powder

Add turmeric powder

Add cumin and coriander powder

Add cumin and coriander powder

Grind to a paste without adding water to it

Grind to a paste without adding water to it

Add oil to this paste

Add oil to this paste

Chop onions

Chop onions

Stuff the gourd with the paste as shown

Stuff the gourd with the paste as shown

Mix the onions with remaining masala . Put it in the base of pan

Mix the onions with remaining masala . Put it in the base of pan

Keep the stuffed gourd on the onions

Keep the stuffed gourd on the onions

Add water to till they are half submerged into it.

Add water to till they are half submerged into it.

Once the gourd is soft add the tamarind pulp and cook slowly . And you are done have it with chapaties or rice . Add a teaspoon of ghee goes very well with it .

  • 1.0 Ridge gourd/ dodka / beerkaya
  • 2.0Tbsp Peanuts
  • 1/4c Coconut
  • 1.0tsp Coriander powder
  • 1.0tsp Cumin powder
  • 1.0tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1.0Tbsp Onion
  • 2.0Tbsp Oil
  • 4.0Tbsp Green chillies
  • Salt to taste
  • 1.0in Ball of tamarind