For the ground masala, we need one medium size Onion(chopped) Green chillies (5-6 as per your taste) or Red Chilli powder (1 tsp) dry coconut shredded (3 tsp) jeera powder (1 tsp) corriander leaves ginger-garlic paste (half tsp)
Except leaving the Tomato and Onion, remaining everything you grind into a fine paste adding little bit of water. Now add the chopped Onions and grind it such a manner that onion pieces should be coarse................
whatever may be the name ...all are one and the same.....so, coming ..to the masala, it looks like this one shown on the left side.
Now take, a pan add 3 tbsp of oil, add seasoning : jeera, mustard seeds,2-3 dry red chillies and karipatta and this ground masala, pinch of turmeric powder and fry well for 6 - 7 minutes. Take the chopped tomatoes and add to this mixture and again fry for 3 minutes.Add salt ,chopped big pieces of Ridge Gourd of size 1" and fry well for 3-4 minutes.
Usually, I use green chillies, but this time used chilli powder for this recipe. Then, add 1.5 to 2 cups of water , mix well , cover the lid and keep on medium heat. Let it cook for 5-6 minutes. When the gravy starts becoming thick, switch off the stove..........Good with any type of rice or parathas.