“Alsande Bee’ ani Gosale Ambat (Black-eyed Bean /Cow Peas and Ridge Gourd Curry)” … Ambat is a medium spiced curry seasoned with onions that can be prepared with just veggies or with combo of pulses … Once again a delicious curry from Konkani Saraswat Cuisine that is served with rice / roti … Yummilicious …
** Ambat and Koddel are two types of my favorite curry from Konkani Saraswat Cuisine. Ambat is that dish which is seasoned with onion and koddel with garlic while the ground masala remains the same. I have already posted the recipe for ambat in detail for many combinations of dishes, so will not be repeating about ambat here, but will share a common link of Ambat dishes in the Blog at the bottom of this recipe. You can just check through the same and try out those that appeal to you and your family. This time I have prepared the Ambat with Alsande Bee’ known as Chawli in Marathi and Black eyed Bean or Cow Peas in English. I have added on Gosale known as Ridge Gourd in English. An awesome combo that tastes lovely when served with rice.
** Here is my simple method of preparing “Alsande Bee’ ani Gosale Ambat (Black-eyed Bean /Cow Peas and Ridge Gourd Curry)” … My Style …
** Ingredients :
Alsande Bee’ / Black eyed Bean / Cow Pea / Chawli : 1 cup
Gosale / Ridge Gourd : 1 medium sized.
Salt to taste
** Masala to be Ground :
Coconut / Soyi : 1 cup finely grated
Red Kashmiri / Kumta Chillies : 8-10
Tamarind / Imly / Chinchama : one small marble sized ball.
** For Seasoning / Tempering :
Oil : 3 tblsp
Onion : 1 large sized.
** Pick, wash and soak Alsande Bee’ in plenty of water overnight of for at least 8 hours. Drain off the water, wash again properly and then put it in a pressure cooker pan with water, say about an inch above the level of the beans. Cook on medium flame to 2-3 whistles and let the pressure drop on its own. When done remove and keep it aside ready.
** Wash the ridge gourd and slice off both side edges and then with a sharp knife slice off thinly only the ridge part of the skin (in Konkani we call it gosale shira) while retaining the leveled portion. Now cut the ridge gourd into four lengthwise and then into 1 inch size horizontally. Put the cut pieces in a colander and rinse under running water.
** Note : Do not discard the removed ridges from ridge gourd. A delicious chutney can be prepared using them to which I will share the link at the bottom of this recipe. Do try that chutney out, it is very tasty and I am sure you will love it too.
** To prepare the Ground Masala : Add in the coconut, chillies and tamarind in mixer grinder and grind to a very smooth paste which little bit of water. Use water sparingly, but the masala should be ground fine. You can use the cooked bean water for the same. Remove and keep the masala ready aside.
** Now put the cut ridge gourd into a stainless steel cooking vessel and add in the strained alsande bee’ cooked water and check the level, if need be you can add in some more water. Bring this to a boil on medium heat and then cook till it is 75% done. Now add in the cooked alsande bee and mix well.
** Add the ground masala to the cooked alsande bee’ and gosale/ridge gourd in the vessel along with salt to taste and mix well. Add in the required amount of water to bring it to a gravy consistency. Bring to a boil on medium heat mixing often and then let it simmer while you prepare the seasoning.
** For Tempering / Seasoning : Peel off the skin and chop the onion very finely. Put this in a small pan along with the oil and cook on medium heat mixing often till it turn light brown in color. Once it turns brownish in color immediately, pour into over the simmering curry. Remove the vessel from fire and keep it aside covered for the flavours to seep into the curry.
** “Alsande Bee’ ani Gosale Ambat (Black-eyed Bean /Cow Peas and Ridge Gourd Curry)” is done and ready to served. Serve this delicious curry hot with rice as it tastes best with it. You can also serve it with roti/chapati in which keep the curry consistency slightly thicker in texture. Do try this curry and enjoy with your family and friends.
** There are many more combos of “Ambat” recipes both Veg and Non-Veg. posted in my Blog, Please do go through the link provided below and check out for the dishes and try them out and enjoy with your family and friends.
** For the “Gosale Shire Gooli / Ridge Gourd Chutney and Saar” Recipes, Please follow the links given below ….
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