Beerakaya Munagakaya Kura (Ridgegourd Drumstick Curry)

Wash, peel and cut 2 Ridge gourds into small pieces. Wash and cut a Drumstick into 2 inch pieces.

Heat a tbsp of Oil in a pan; and saute 3 minced Garlic cloves till light brown. Add few Curry Leaves, 2 slit Green Chilies, 2 Red Chillies, ½ tsp of Cumin Seeds and saute for a minute. Add a finely chopped Onion, Salt to taste, ¼ tsp Tumeric and saute till light brown. Add drumstick pieces and saute for 3 minutes. Then, add the Ridge Gourd pieces, mix gently, cover and cook till soft for 8-10 minutes. Add in drumsticks and fry them for 3 minutes. Add in ridge gourd pices, mix gently. cover and cook till soft on medium flame for about 6 to 8 minutes. Add ½ cup of warm Milk and cook till the curry comes together. Serve hot with steamed white rice.