Ridge Gourd Pachadi Recipe – Ridge Gourd Chutney

Ridge gourd has many nutritional benefits as it is loaded with fibers, vitamins, and minerals. From an Ayurvedic point of view, ridge gourd increases vata and kapha, but it cools down and pacifies the dosha pitta in the body. Since the ridge gourd is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, it is the ideal diet for those who are looking for weight loss. Course : Side Dish Ingridients : 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 Oil 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.