Birakaya Thoku Pachadi

Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney 

Ingredients 

1 tablespoon of Sesame oil 

2 tablespoons of cooking oil

1 tablespoon of Jeera

5 - 10 green chilies (depending on your spice tolerance) 

1 medium onion sliced

1 tablespoon of Garlic pods 

1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric powder

1.5 cups of Ridge Gourd Peel 

1 tablespoon of Tamarind 

Salt, to taste 

Method

Heat the oil in a kadai, and sputter the jeera in it. Add the chilies, onion, garlic, and turmeric. Fry till the onions are translucent. Add the ridge gourd peel and tamarind, and fry for 3 minutes on high heat. Lower the heat, cover the kadai, and cook till done. 

Once the mixture is completely cooled, grind with salt and a little water to achieve the desired consistency. 

Serving suggestion: 

This chutney is usually eaten mixed with rice and a little bit of sesame oil. We also eat it with dosa.