Name: BEERAKAI PACHCHADI - ridge gourd chutney recipe by Sujatha Ratnala at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ridge gourd - 1; Coriander (dhania) seeds - 1 tsp; Jeera - 1tsp; Udat dal (minapa pappu) - 1 tsp; Moong dal (pessara pappu) - 4 tsp; Curry leaves - 4 springs; Green Chilly - 1; Tamarind - 1 inch; Jaggery - 1 tsp; Sesame seeds (nuvvulu) - 3 tsp or as needed; Oil for sauting; Salt

ABOUT BEERAKAI PACHCHADI - ridge gourd chutney RECIPE

High in fiber, minerals and vitamins, this watery vegetable is a good choice for weight loss and diabetes. Beerakai Pachchadi is a simple low fat chutney which can be prepared in a jiffy and goes well with rice and rotis.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Ridge gourd - 1
Coriander (dhania) seeds - 1 tsp
Jeera - 1tsp
Udat dal (minapa pappu) - 1 tsp
Moong dal (pessara pappu) - 4 tsp
Curry leaves - 4 springs
Green Chilly - 1
Tamarind - 1 inch
Jaggery - 1 tsp
Sesame seeds (nuvvulu) - 3 tsp or as needed
Oil for sauting
Salt

Instructions

In a nonstick pan or cooking pot, add 4 tsp of oil.
Make a seasoning of jeera, udat dal, moong dal, dhania seeds, curry leaves, green chilly. Add sesame seeds towards end.
Add finely cut ridge gourd pieces and salt. Allow it to cook for a while till the ridge gourd is cooked. Keep tossing in between.
After cooling, add the jaggery and tamarind. Blend it in a mixer.

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