Beerakaya pachadi | Ridge gourd chutney
This delicious Beerakaya pachadi by parveen is perfect for family gatherings and parties. The warmth and comfort associated with the Beerakaya pachadi make the Beerakaya pachadi a perfect pick-me up for those days when you are feeling low. In fact,the Beerakaya pachadi is known for being one of the best forms of comfort food that is available today the world over. The lovely earthy and exotic flavours of the Beerakaya pachadi will appeal to all and make the Beerakaya pachadi a favourite amongst both children and adults alike. The step-by-step procedure given will help you make this dish in an easy, simple and quick way. Packed with nutrition and various health benefits, this Beerakaya pachadi is perfect for 3 people. So go ahead and create the wonderful Beerakaya pachadi for your loved ones! Be it family meals, family get-togethers, house parties or various other occasions, the Beerakaya pachadi will be an instant hit with everyone!
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Ingredients (240 ml cup used)
- 2 cups of chopped ridge gourd, scrape off the veins and do not remove the skin
- 3 to 4 green chilies slit (adjust) or red chilies
- ¼ to ½ cup of chopped ripe and red tomato pieces
- 2 ½ tbsp. of white sesame seeds or 1 tbsp each of chana dal, urad dal
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1.5 tbsp oil for frying
thalimpu or temper
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- pinch of mustard seeds
- pinch of cumin
- pinch hing
- ¼ tsp each of channa dal and urad dal
- generous pinch of sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 garlic clove crushed (optional)
How to make the recipe
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Dry roast sesame seeds on a medium flame till you get a nice aroma. Set aside to cool. If using dal, fry them until golden and cool.
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Heat a wide pan with oil, fry green chilli for 2 to 3 mins. set aside
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In the same pan, add ridge gourd and fry till they are almost cooked. you can fry on high for the first 3 mins and reduce the flame. set aside to cool
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Add a teaspoon of oil to the same pan and add tomatoes, salt and turmeric, fry till the tomatoes turn mushy and then dry. do not cover and cook, the taste differs.
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Powder the roasted sesame seeds to fine.
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Add tomato, gourd, salt , cumin and green chilies and grind to smooth.
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Add oil to the pan for tempering and heat.
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Add all the ingredients except curry leaves and hing. fry till golden.
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Add curry leaves and fry till crisp. add hing. mix.
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Add ridge gourd chutney to the tempered pan and mix the seasoning.
