Heerekai Dosa / Ridge gourd Dosa

A popular recipe from Karnataka using the fresh tender Ridge gourd – Heerekai Dosa / Ridge gourd Dosa is something I learnt from one of my friend who is a native of Karnataka few years back. Whenever I get tender gourds from farm or from my Keerai Thatha, I immediately make this as this one…

Ridge-gourd (PeerkanKai) Masala

Hi all Summer is here and it is essential that we keep ourselves hydrated all time to avoid sun strokes. We need a lot of water to avoid dehydration and the requirements of the body may not be met by just taking water and juices. Seasonal fruits like Watermelon, Melons, Oranges can be a good…

Peerkangai Karivepilai Thogayal

For this week Organic Kitchen it is a best out of waste recipe. Got farm fresh Ridge gourd/ Peerkangai to make Peerkangai Rasavangi and made this Thogayal from the peels of ridge Gourd with fresh curry leaves from home garden. A Tasty Thogayal to go with Curd hot steamed rice as well as Curd rice…

Peerkangai Rasavangi

Rasavangi is an interesting gravy which is normally made using Brinjal or Ash gourd. My grandma used to make this with Ridge gourd / Peerkangai. Here is the flavorful authentic recipe made out of farm fresh Peerkangai/Ridge Gourd, home grown coconuts, freshly ground spice mix and fresh tamarind from native.  This goes well with hot…