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    Home » Everyday Meals » Beerakaya Palu Posina Kura -Ridge Gourd Curry

    Beerakaya Palu Posina Kura -Ridge Gourd Curry

    Published: Sep 29, 2020 · Modified: Sep 30, 2020 by Siri · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Beerakaya Palu Posina kura is a low-calorie vegetarian dish from the traditional cuisine of South Indian State called Andhra Pradesh. Made with fresh ridge gourd and a splash of milk, this unique curry tastes good with rice or roti. Gluten-free and vegan options included.

    Beerakaya palu osia kura served in a earthen pot and a small bowl of rice

    Everyone knew about Indian curries that are served in Indian restaurants across the globe. Ideally are made with similar sauces and loaded with lots of butter and oils, ok I do admit they taste amazing.

    But Indian subcontinent has 2 states and each region in each state boasts several cuisines which are unique in its own way. Every household has a unique way of making their curries. there are innumerable incredible curries that are never seen by the outside world coz Tikka masala took over the king place.

    Let’s talk about this Beerkaya Palu Posina Kura(literally translated to Ridge Gourd Milk Curry) which is a fragrant light vegetable curry made of simple ingredients and minimal spices. This unique ridge gourd curry is a regular appearance in Telugu/Andhra and is part of traditional Andhra cuisine(a famous South Indian cuisine).

    We normally don’t make curries with heavy sauces for regular everyday eating. All curries are made with minimal spices and using plenty of fresh vegetables. More importantly, garam masala is something we reserve for occasional cooking and never use it in daily dishes.

    What is Beerakaya Palu Posina Kura?

    In Telugu, Beerakaya means ridge gourd, palu is milk and Kura is a light curry. So this literally translates to Ridge gourd milk curry which I am not so happy translating and hence the traditional name Andhra style beerakaya palu posina kura in the post title 🙂

    Check other Andhra recipes from the blog below

    Kalchina Vankaya Pachadi

    Pachi Tomato Pachadi

    Ingredients for ride gourd curry

    Ridge gourd – a gourd variety which is low calorie and full of nutrients.

    Onions – form the base of the curry

    Milk – you can use dairy or plant-based milk but dairy milk is used in the traditional version.

    Green chilli , Chilli powder – Use either of these for a low spice preference.

    Turmeric – which is a must for any Indian curries.

    Mustard seeds, channa dal, uradh dal – is a basic tadka(tempering) for almost all indian household curries.

    ingredients for ridge gourd curry , ridge gourd, chopped onions,green chilli, spice powders, mustard seeds, milk

    What makes this recipe ideal for weight loss?

    Instant Pot beerakaya palu posina curry is a healthy dish and can be included in all weight loss and calorie counting diets.

    • ridge gourd is a low-calorie vegetable that is extremely rich in dietary fibre and has a negligible concentration of saturated fats and cholesterol which makes it a perfect choice for weight-loss.
    • Ridge gourd also contains a good amount of cellulose and high in water content that helps to relieve from constipation.
    • And moreover, insulin-like peptides and alkaloids in ridge gourd help control blood sugar levels, hence maintaining body weight and metabolism in diabetics. Read here for more details.
    • Also this recipe is made with using 1 teaspoon of oil for 4 servings and pressure cooked.

    Include ridge gourd in dals, stews and chutneys as much as you like to make a low calorie meal,

    Step by Step Photo recipe

    Here am giving you a step by step recipe for beerakaya palu posina kura made in my instant pot(electric pressure cooker). But you can follow the same method for stovetop too with little changes in the time. I will give the detailed stovetop method in the recipe card below

    Ridge gourd is a fast cooing vegetable so making this is a breeze and needs less attention too.

    1 – Press saute button on instant pot and set the mode to medium(see notes). Once the display shows On, heat a teaspoon of oil and splutter mustard seeds, then add urad dal, channa dal and green chillies and fry for a minute until nice aroma comes.

    2 – Add in chopped onions, turmeric and sauté until the onions turn truculent.

    3 – Add in chopped ridge gourd pieces and mix well. Cook, it covered with a lid for 4 minutes.

    4 – Add in red chilli powder and mix well.

    a series of photos showing the cooking process for beerakaya palu posina kura

    5 – Add a splash of water(2-3 tablespoons approx) and mix well.

    6 – Close the lid and cancel the sauté mode. Press manual/pressure cook mode and set the timer for 1 minute making sure the pressure valve is in the sealed position.

    7- Once it indicates the cooking is done(displays L00), so a manual pressure release and add milk.

    8- Cancel the pressure cook mode and press saute and set to medium. Simmer the curry for 5 minutes or more according to your desired consistency

    a series of photos showing the cooking process for beerakaya palu posina kura

    Serving Suggestions

    • Usually, Andhra style beerakaya curry is served with hot rice but I also eat it with hot Rotis/Indian flatbreads.
    • You can have the curry on its own too and it tastes divine. Or pair it with rustic toasted bread. this is more like a chunky ridge gourd soup, if I may say so 🙂

    Tips and FAQs

    • Pick tender ride gourds for making curry, one can lightly pinch the tender vegetable with their fingernails.
    • You can make this curry without adding milk also, just follow the same recipe and simmer without adding milk.
    • Use semi-skimmed milk to keep the calorific value low, you can also use plant-based milk like almond and soy milk.
    • Either use green chilli or red chilli powder to keep the spice level low.

    What diets beerakaya curry is suitable for?

    It is completely suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets, to make this vegan, replace the dairy milk with plant-based milk like almond or soy.

    a plate of rice served with ridge gourd curry

    Storage Suggestions

    • the beerakaya curry stays good at room temperature for 24 hours after which you will need to store in fridge due to dairy being used.
    • This curry is suitable for freezing for at least a month provided you don’t use milk.

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    Beerakaya Palu Posina Kura


    • Author: Siri
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    Andhra style Beerakaya Palu posina kura or Ridge gourd curry is a light curry suitable for weight loss and calorie counting diets due to its low calorific value. The curry is gluten-free and vegan options included.


    Ingredients

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    1. 2 Ridge gourd
    2. 1 medium red onion chopped
    3. 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    4. 2 green chilli slit
    5. ⅓ cup semi-skimmed milk
    6. 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    7. 1 teaspoon urad dal
    8. 1 teaspoon channa dal
    9. ½ teaspoon chilli powder(optional)
    10. ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

    Instructions

    1. Press the sauté button on instant pot and set the mode to medium(see notes). Once the display shows On, heat a teaspoon of oil and splutter mustard seeds, then add urad dal, channa dal and green chillies and fry for a minute until nice aroma comes.
    2.  Add in chopped onions, turmeric and sauté until the onions turn truculent.
    3.  Add in chopped ridge gourd pieces and mix well. Cook, it covered with a lid for 4 minutes.
    4. Add in red chilli powder and mix well.
    5. Add a splash of water(2-3 tablespoons approx) and mix well.
    6. Close the lid and cancel the sauté mode. Press manual/pressure cook mode and set the timer for 1 minute making sure the pressure valve is in the sealed position.
    7. Once it indicates the cooking is done(displays L00), so a manual pressure release and add milk.
    8. Cancel the pressure cook mode and press sauté and set to medium. Simmer the curry for 5 minutes or more according to your desired consistency.

    On Stove Top

    1. Use the same recipe for making on stove top too.
    2. Instead of pressure cooking for 1 minute, try to cook it covered for at least 15-20 minutes on low to medium flame with lid covered.

    Notes

    1. Choosing tender ridge gourd will yield a better taste for this curry. If the ridge gourd is not tender, it is more suitable for chutney.
    2. When using instant pot saute mode, always toggle between medium and low to avoid burning the bottom due to less usage of oil.
    3. Replace dairy milk with any plant-based milk for vegans.
    4. Try to use less water as ridge gourd contains a lot of water naturally in it.
    • Category: Mains
    • Method: Pressure Cook,Stove Top
    • Cuisine: South Indian

    Keywords: beerakaya, ridge gourd, curry, low-calorie, weight loss

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    beerakaya curry served in an earthen pot

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    1. Ramya

      October 06, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      This is such a delicious recipe using ridge gourds! I have to admit that I am not a huge fan of the vegetable, but this version – absolutely love it 🙂

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      • Siri

        October 09, 2020 at 4:49 pm

        Neither me until I moved out for studies 🙂 You will need to try at least once is what my mom used to tell, she is so right!

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