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ridge gourd chutney

Peerkangai Thogayal / Ridge Gourd Chutney

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Priya Shiva

Ingredients

  • Peerkangai / Ridge gourd - 1 peeled and chopped
  • Chana dal/ split chickpeas - 2 tbsp
  • Fresh grated coconut - 1/2 cup
  • Dried Red chillies - 3
  • Asafoetida –  a pinch
  • Tamarind - 1 tbsp
  • Few curry leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Sesame oil – 2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Clean, peel and chop the ridge gourd and keep it ready.
  2. Heat a pan with oil and when its warm add the asafoetida, chana dal, tamarind and red chillies.

  3. Saute on medium flame till the lentil turns golden brown.
  4. Add grated coconut and ridge gourd pieces, curry leaves in the same pan and sauté till the ridge gourd pieces are soft and cooked. Add salt and saute for a minute. Allow it to cool down completely.

  5. Add this mix in your food processor and grind it to make a coarse paste. Use minimum water.

  6. Transfer content in a bowl and serve.