Beerakaya pachadi/ Ridge gourd chutney

Ingredients :
Ridge gourd - 1  (cut into small pieces with the skin alternately you can also use just the peel of 2 ridge gourd alone for this recipe )
Turmeric –pinch
Tamarind - 1 (goose berry size)
Oil

To Grind
Urad daal – 2 tbsps
Coriander seeds -1 tbsp
Cumin seeds -1/2 tbsp.
Green chili – 2 slit to half (you can also use dry red chili as well)

Asafoetida  –pinch

Seasoning
Mustard -1 tsp

Asafoetida  –pinch

Curry leaves – 1 stick

oil

Steps:

• Fry all the ingredients under To grind section with 1 tsp oil and grind
• Take pan add 1 tbsps. oil and add the ridge gourd to it, add salt and turmeric
• Fry until ridge gourd is soft and raw smell is gone
• Once cooled add this to the grind powder and add tamarind and enough water to grind to smooth paste
• Once done add the seasoning and mix well
• Enjoy with hot rice .