While we already have two versions of this lovely and interesting way of using the peel of the vegetable, here is another version to add. I have the pleasure of sharing Athamma's version today.
First version was like how Amma makes and we were introduced to another interesting way by Amma's childhood friend. The memories of that evening spent with Aunty T, will always remain so fresh with these two recipes coming to mind. We have made those two quite a regular at home and each time we remember Amma's friend without fail. She is such a vivacious person and we had the most memorable evening spent with her and her husband.
This time Athamma used different blend of ingredients and the chutney was bursting with flavours. Also since she made it almost like a pickle, this chutney had a longer shelf life.
Beerakaya Thokku Pachadi 2
Ingredients Needed:
Beerakaya thokku / Ridge Gourd Peel - 1 cup
Berakaya pieces - 1/2 cup
Onions - 1 medium
Tomatoe - 1 medium
Channa dal - 2 tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp
Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Dry Red chili - 6 -7
Tamarind pulp - 1 tbsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
For Tempering
Oil - 2 tbsp
Dry Red chili - 2
Curry leaves few
Garlic - 3 cloves
How to make the Chutney
Wash and peel the skin from the Ridge Gourd. Save about 1/2 cup of flesh for the chutney as well.
Heat a kadai with 1 tsp oil, saute channa dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, red chilies and jeera one by one and remove after they turn colour. Keep it aside for it to cool down.
Then add some more oil, saute chopped onions till they turn colour, remove. Next add the ridge gourd peel and pieces. Saute well for couple of minutes. Remove to a plate.
Finally saute tomatoes, add salt and saute well till the raw smell leaves.
Soak the tamarind to make it soft. Either you can add this directly when grinding or else you can use extract.
When all the ingredients are cooled, take it in a mixer and grind to a paste.
Heat remaining oil and add the tempering ingredients. Then pour over the chutney.
Serve with Dosas or with steamed rice along with ghee.
Notes:
Since this stays good for over 10 days, make sure you saute all the ingredients well. There should not be any moisture in the ingredients.
Add enough oil, keeps it good for days.
When using, spoon out only the amount you need and not the entire batch. Microwave for 30 secs before use.
Recipe
Beerakaya Thokku Pachadi 3 | Rigde Gourd Peel Chutney | Side Dish for Dosa
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Shobha says
The colour is so nice..looks really very tasty.
Priya Yallapantula says
Looks super delicious 🙂
Jayanthi says
Amazing recipe Valli...I make a similar chutney with winter melon skin ...this one is going to 'to-try' recipe list. Good one.
ANU says
luv it!
Chef Mireille says
chutney looks so appetizing!
PriyaVaasu says
Mouth-Watering Valli!!! Never tried making with sauteed onion n tomatoes, should try it next time!!!
Smitha says
adding onion and tomato is something different! looks tempting as always!
A Kamalika Krishmy says
I would love this with creamy curd rice .. both the color combination and the taste will be great
Priya says
Slurp,super tempting and definitely a fingerlicking chutney.
Pan Cuisine says
My mom-in-law made this for me last week and i was very surprised by how good it tasted 🙂
Archana says
looks so delicious. I am going to try this asap
vidhas says
Yummy chutney. Adding onion and tomato enhances the flavour.
foodiliciousnan says
lovely! my grandma and ma-in-law both makes chutneys with peels, but i've never seen one that is almost like a pickle! super!
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says
Good one! Love that the fiber in the peel is utilized in our chutneys!!
sushma says
I remember my mom making this pachadi.i never tried. Urs looks awesome
Nalini's Kitchen says
Finger licking chutney looks so tempting,never made this way..will try it soon.
Rajani says
We had the ridgegourd chutney, which I started making from your site, only two days back. Will try this one also.
rekhas kitchen says
Aaahaa rice(can not say hot rice because it is summer no) with a dash of ghee and this pachadi ummmm mouth watering Valli.
vaishali sabnani says
I could never think of something like this...not even in the wildest dreams...wud love to try!!