Ingredients: 1 Ridge Gourd (Turai/ Peerkangai) – peeled and finely chopped,2 Green Chillies – sliced,2 teaspoons Tamarind Paste,2 cloves Garlic – chopped,1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),Salt – to taste,1 teaspoon Sunflower Oil
Time in minutes: 30 Servings: 5 Course: Side Dish Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Ridge Gourd Pachadi Recipe, in a skillet heat a teaspoon of oil.Add the chopped ridge gourd, green chillies, tamarind and sauté on a low flame for 3-4 minutes or till ridge gourd is cooked and nicely coated in tamarind.Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down before grinding.Put the cooked ridge gourd in a grinder along with the cumin and garlic. Grind to a smooth consistency using little water to get the desired consistency.But the pachadi should not be watery, instead it should be grainy and coarse in texture. Transfer Ridge Gourd Pachadi to a bowl. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste.Serve Ridge Gourd Pachadi with rasam, steamed rice and mixed vegetable curry.