Gutti Beerakaya kura
Author : Teluguone
Preparation Time : 30 Mins
Cooking Time : 30
Yield : 4
4.0 Stars based on 291 : Reviews
Published On : July 29, 2011
Recipe Category : Vegetarian
Recipe Type : Solo Dish
Total Time : 1 Hour
Ingredient : Ridge gourds ( beerakaya ), Onion, Turmeric powder, Mustard seeds, Curry leaves, Asafetida, Aamarind paste, Sesame seeds powder, oil, Coriander leaves, Coconut paste, Sambar powder, Aniseed powder, Green chili and Ginger paste, Ground nut powder, Salt, Ji
Description:

Delicious andhra special Gutti beerakaya recipe
Recipe of Gutti Beerakaya kura

Gutti Beerakaya kura

300 gms Beerakaya (ridge gourds)

1 onion, finely chopped

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp mustard seeds

few curry leaves

1/2 tsp hing/inguva/asafoetida

1 1/4 tbsps tamarind paste

1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds powder

1 1/2 tbsps oil

chopped coriander leaves for garnish

For stuffing:

2 tbsps grated fresh coconut paste

2 tsps sambar powder

1/2 tsp saunf/aniseed powder

1 1/2 tsps green chili-ginger paste

1 tbsp roasted ground nut powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp grated jaggery (optional)
Directions | How to make  Gutti Beerakaya kura

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.