Ridge gourd chutney

Ingredients:

• Beerakaya (Ridge gourd) – 2
• Onion - 1 medium
• Tamarind paste – 1 tsp
• Green chillies -3
• Urad dal –1 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Methi seeds – 1/4 tsp
• Oil - 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

For seasoning:

• Urad dal - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli - 1
• Turmeric - pinch
• Hing - pinch
• Oil - 1 tsp

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan and add urad dal, mustard seeds and methi seeds. When mustard seeds spluter add green chillies and onion to fry for 2 minutes
• Cut beerakaya into small pieces, add to onion, salt and cook until it becomes soft
• Now grind cooked Beerakaya mixture along with tamarind
• Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan and add urad dal, mustard seeds, red chilli, turmeric and hing
• Add seasoning to pachadi and mix thoroughly
• Serve the chutney with idli, dosa or rice