Peel and wash the vegetable thoroughly. Slice it thinly and keep aside. To a pressure cooker, add Oil and saute the Onions on a low heat. Also add Ginger garlic paste and Green chillies. Saute them all until done. The raw smell of the onions should diminish. Now add the rest of the spices along with the Mutton bone-in. Mix well and keep cooking that on a low heat with a lid on for nearly 5 minutes. After the time's up, close the lid of the cooker after adding in some water. Do not add more of it
Pressure cook this for 7-8 whistles or until done. Let the steam settle down on it's own before opening the lid. Now is the time to add sliced Ridge Gourd or Turai. Since this veggie is done pretty much quickly. Keep an eye on it. Keep the heat on a high only. Adjust Salt and throw in some Chopped Coriander leaves too. It will be done in 10 minutes. As it leaves a lot of water, do not add much while cooking the Mutton.
Keep the heat on a high and cook until all the water that has been released dries up. Keep checking in between and mix with light hands only taking care not to break the tender Turai slices. Garnish with some Sun dried Fenugreek Leaves or Kasuri methi. It gives a lovely flavour.
Turai is the Hyderabadi wors for Ridge Gourd. And this is the most loved side dish. It goes well with both Rotis and Rice. It can also be served with Phulkas and Pooris. I usually serve it with Boiled Rice and Khatti Daal. This combo is great. It can be cooked without Mutton too. In that case, add finely chopped Tomatoes. Do not add more water to this veggie while cooking. Try it for your loved ones and friends. Happy Cooking Everyone!
