Gutti Beerakaya kura

• Take a tbsp of the paste and stuff each of the slit ridge gourd pieces.

• Take a vessel and heat oil add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.

• Add the curry leaves and asafoetida and stir for a 5 seconds. Add the chopped onions and saute for 5 mts. Add the turmeric powder and mix.

• Place the stuffed ridge gourds in the pan and cook covered on medium heat.

• After 4-5 mts, uncover the lid and turn the pieces so that they cook all over.

• Let it cook on low heat till the ridge gourds become soft. This could take about 16-17 minutes. Once in a while turn the ridge gourd pieces.

• Then add the tamarind paste and 1 1/2 cups of water and cook on low to medium flame for 15-20 mts. Sprinkle sesame seeds powder and mix. Gutti Beerakaya is ready to serve.