Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney Recipe
The nutritive peels of the humble Ridge gourd (Dodka) can be used to make a quick, lip smacking chutney. Sesame can be added along with the ridge gourd for an extra crunch, and to increase the health quotient of the chutney. Flax seeds can be another addition to increase the nutritive value of the chutney.
Ingredients
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6 Ridge Gourd Skin (Turai/ Peerkangai)
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1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (Til seeds)
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roasted
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1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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1 teaspoon Sugar
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1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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2 teaspoon Oil
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Ridge Gourd Peel chutney, roughly chop the peels of the ridge gourd
Step 2
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan, stir and roast the peels in the oil till the moisture evaporates and they become crisp
Step 3
Alternatively, you can also microwave the peels with oil for about 1-1/2 minutes
Step 4
Let the roasted ridge gourd peels cool down and then coarsely grind them in a mixer grinder
Step 5
Heat the remaining oil in the pan and add cumin seeds, and once they start to sizzle, add the roasted sesame seed and allow it to crackle
Step 6
Add the ground Ridge gourd peels and red chilli powder to the oil and stir for a minute, turn off the heat, add salt and sugar, and mix well and serve warm
Step 7
Serve the Ridge Gourd Peel chutney as a side dish along with Phulka or Steamed rice, Maharashtrian Aloo Bhujne and Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka