Beerakaya Pachadi | Ridge Gourd Chutney

Ingredients

Beerakaya –  ¼ kg., chopped into small pieces
Sesame seeds –  ¼ cup
Tamarind –  small piece
Jaggery – 1 tsp.
Red chillies – 1 or 2 based on your preference
Salt to taste
Oil –  1 tbsp.

To temper

Oil –  1 tsp.
Mustard seeds –  ½ tsp.
Curry leaves – few

Method

1. Dry roast the sesame seeds and keep aside.
2. In a pan, add a little oil and fry the red chillies and remove.
3. In the same pan, add the beerakaya pieces and salt. Fry well till cooked.
4. Now grind all the ingredients together to get a semi-smooth mix.
5. Do the tempering and serve.

For recipes using Ridge Gourd or Beerakaya, you can try these out….

a. Beerakaya Ullikaram
b. Beerakaya Pappu Pulusu
c. Beerakaya Pappu
d. Ridge Gourd Coriander Chutney