Beerapottu Pappu Kura(Ridge gourd peel with Daal)

Ingredients::

Beerapottu::peel of 3 beerakaya( ridge guard)

Carrots::3

Moong daal::1/2 cup( soak for 30 mins in water)

Garlic::2 cloves( cut into small pieces)

Urad daal::1 teaspoon

Mustard seeds::1/2 teaspoon

Cumin seeds::1/2 teaspoon

Red chillies::1

Green chillies::2( slit into halves)

Turmeric:1:4 teaspoon

Oil::2 tablespoons

Salt to taste(1/2 teaspoon)

Optional:: curry leaves

Procedure::

Wash beerakaya and peel .Now cut the peel into small pieces.Also cut the carrots into small pieces.Now add oil to the pan and let it heat and then add urad daal, mustard seeds,cumin seeds ,garlic pieces,green chillies and red chillies and stir well. Let them for fry untill mustard seeds splatter . Now add the drained moong daal

, carrots and beerapottu ( the peel) and stir well. Now add a cup water and cook with the lid on medium heat stirring occasionally. Cook until the curry comes together , now add salt and turmeric and cook for few more minutes.Remove in serving dish and enjoy.

Good with roti or rice.Stays outside for one day.