Ridge Gourd (Nethi Beerakaaya) Chutney

Ingredients:

1 nethi beerakaaya or Ridge Gourd – Cut into medium size pieces and wash it (do not peel the skin)

15-20 green chillis (as per your spice levels)

½-1 bunch of coriander (Adjust to the size of Ridge gourd)

2 tbsps cooking oil

2 garlic pods

1 tbsp split urad dal

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

1 tsp dhaniyalu (coriander seeds)

¼ spoon fenugreek seeds

Salt to taste

1 small lime sized tamarind

1 tsp cooking oil

¼ onion – Finely chopped

Method

Heat 1 tbsps of cooking oil in a pan.  

On low flame fry urad dall till the dal turns light gold/red in color.

Add jeera, coriander, fenugreek seeds and fry for a few seconds (about 30 secs).

Add Ridge Gourd pieces and green chillies and fry for about 10min.

Now add coriander and tamarind and fry for 2 more min. Now Turn off the flame and set aside to cool.

In the mixie jar, grind 2 garlic pods and salt coarsely. And add the mixture and grind it coarsely.

Transfer the chutney from the mixie jar into a dish and add chopped onions and serve with hot rice and ghee. Believe me it tastes heavenly! Stays fresh for a week!