## Doodh Jhinge Curry Recipe-Ridge Gourd Cooked In Milk (Indian Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Doodh Jhinge Curry Recipe-Ridge Gourd Cooked In Milk** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 30 minutes
**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Doodh Jhinge Curry Recipe-Ridge Gourd Cooked In Milk:
* 500 grams Ridge Gourd (Turai/ Peerkangai) – peeled & finely chopped
* 200 ml Milk
* 2 inch Ginger – grated
* 4 Green Chillies – slit
* 2 Dry Red Chillies
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 2 teaspoons Mustard oil
* 1 teaspoon Ghee
* 2 teaspoon Sugar
* Salt – to taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Doodh Jhinge Curry Recipe-Ridge Gourd Cooked In Milk:
1. peel the ridge gourds, cut into half, and then chop well.
2. In a kadai, heat oil, once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
3. Immediately add the whole dry red chillies and saute for a few more seconds.
4. Add in the chopped ridge gourd.
5. Mix well to combine.
6. Now add sugar and mix – this helps in retaining the color of the vegetable.
7. Add salt and ginger paste.
8. Saute for a minute and cover and cook on a medium heat till the vegetable is cooked and the moisture is all dried up.
9. You can stir the vegetables a couple of times to help it cook evenly.
10. Meanwhile, add a pinch of besan to the bowl of milk and stir well.
11. This helps in keeping the milk from curdling.
12. Once the ridge gourd is cooked, add green chillies to the kadai and slowly add milk. stir well to combine and bring the Doodh Jhinge Curry to a brisk boil.
13. Reduce the flame and continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes to allow the curry to thicken to the desired consistency.
14. Check that the sugar and salt and adjust to suit your taste, add a dollop of ghee and turn off the heat.
15. Transfer Doodh Jhinge Curry to a bowl and serve.
16. Serve Doodh Jhinge Curry Recipe (Ridge Gourd Cooked In Milk) with Gehun Bhajra Thepla Recipe or Phulkas along with Dry Chole Recipe (Dry Masala Chickpeas) for dinner or pack away for lunch box.
### Tips for the Best Doodh Jhinge Curry Recipe-Ridge Gourd Cooked In Milk:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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