Name: Bottle Gourd Peel Chutney recipe by Zeenath Fathima at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Peel of 1 medium sized bottle gourd; Bengal gram about 2 tbsp; Peanuts about 2 tbsp; Tamarind pulp about 2 tbsp; Salt to taste; Green chillies about 4; Curry leaves a handful; Cumin seeds 1 tsp; Garlic pods about 3; Dry red chillies about 3; Oil- about 1 tbsp (to saute the peel); Additional oil about 2 tbsp for tempering

ABOUT Bottle Gourd Peel Chutney RECIPE

It's a yummy variation that absolutely goes well with dosas, idlis, parathas and even plain rice.

Ingredients Serving: 6

Peel of 1 medium sized bottle gourd
Bengal gram about 2 tbsp
Peanuts about 2 tbsp
Tamarind pulp about 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Green chillies about 4
Curry leaves a handful
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Garlic pods about 3
Dry red chillies about 3
Oil- about 1 tbsp (to saute the peel)
Additional oil about 2 tbsp for tempering

Instructions

Heat oil and add the cumin seeds. After the spluttering stops, add in the garlic, chillies, peanuts, peel and the tamarind.
Saute all of this for about 5 mins on a low flame. Let it cook till the raw smell fades away.
Once it's cooked and cooled, grind it to form a smooth paste.
To prepare the tempering, heat the oil, add in the curry leaves, red chillies and the bengal gram.
Cook until the gram changes colour and a nice aroma emanates, add this to the chutney.
Enjoy it during your meals!

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