Turai ( Ridge Gourd) with split mung

• 2 cups ridge gourd, peeled and sliced (turai)
• 1 cup onion, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon chopped gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 green chilies, chopped
• 1/2 cup yellow moong dal, soaked and drained (split yellow gram)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnishing

Directions:

1. 1
   Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
2. 2
   Add cumin seeds and allow to crackle.
3. 3
   Once they stop crackling, add onions and saute until lightly browned. Sprinkle few drops of water to prevent onions from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
4. 4
   Add garlic, ginger, green chilli and stir-fry until the raw smell of ginger and garlic is gone.
5. 5
   Fold in the turai and saute for 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the moong dal, turmeric powder, salt and 1/2 cup of water.
7. 7
   Cover and cook on medium heat till the turai and dal are soft.
8. 8
   Add tomatoes and mix well.
9. 9
   Simmer for 5 minutes so that the tomatoes soften.
10. 10
    Garnish with corriander leaves.
11. 11
    Serve hot.

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/for-diabetics-turai-onion-vegetable-167650#ixzz1WnYU2eJv