Ridgegourd-Tomato Curry

1)Heat oil in pressure pan. 2)Add the seasoning ingredients and saute for 1 min. 3)Add the green chillies and minced onions, salt, turmeric and cook till golden brown. 4)Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for a while. 5)Add Ridgergourd/beerakaya, tomatoes, coriander powder and chilli powder, stir well and saute for 3 mins. 6)Add 1/2 cup water, change the flame to high, close the lid and pressure cook until 1 whistle. 7)After cooling, open the lid and see if any water left. :- If water is there, just cook open until water evaporates. 8)Finally garnish with cilantro leaves. :- Serve with plain rice. :- U can skip tomatoes if u dont like with ridgegourd. U can add methi leaves instead. Or just cook plain with ridgegourd onions, green chillies and add 2 spoons of milk at the end of the cooking.