• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 Green chili pepper diced, optional
• 1 cup Onion diced
• 1 ¼ cup Tomato chopped
• ½ tablespoon ginger grated
• ½ tablespoon garlic minced
• 5 cups Ridge Gourd (Turai) peeled and chopped
• ¼ cup Water
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 ½ teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder 
• ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions:

• Place the pressure cooker on gas, add oil and cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds.
• When the cumin seeds change color, add green chili, onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until the onions become golden brown while stirring frequently.
• Add tomato and spices to the cooker and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add chopped ridge gourd and water. Now close the lid of the pressure cooker and wait for 2 whistles.
• Leave the pressure cooker for 5 mins to release the pressure naturally.
• Open the pressure cooker and add lime juice and mix with the curry.
• Garnish with cilantro. Serve with roti or rice.