Peerkangai Chutney (Ridge Gourd Chutney)

Ingredients:

Peerkangai / Ridge Gourd - 1

Green chillies - 2-3

Urad dal - 1 tsp

Channa dal - 1tsp

Tamarind - a small piece

Hing

Salt - to taste

Seasoning - mustard seeds, channa dal, curry leaves, red chilli

Method:

Dry roast urad dal, channa dal and chilli and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the ridge gourd till it becomes soft. Grind this along with chilli, tamarind , channa dal , urad dal and hing. Transfer it to a cup and add the tadka. Yummy peerkangai chutney is ready. Can be taken with dosa or chappathi.

For thogayal: - Same procedure but add red chillies instead of green chillies and grind it coarsely. Can be taken along with steaming hot rice dotted with ghee.