Ridge gourds are rich in a vast array of essential components like dietary fibers, water content, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, magnesium and vitamin B6.

Ridge Gourd Skin Chutney

Rich in antioxidants and alkaloid compounds, which regulate metabolism and eliminate toxins from the body

Ingredients

Ridge Gourd Peel or Skin (Peerkangai Thol) roughly chopped – 1 cup
Fresh grated coconut – 1 cup
Cilantro – 1/2 cup packed
Green Chilies – 4
Ginger – 1 inch peeled and grated
Tamarind paste – 1/2 tsp
Sea Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
Water -as needed to grind
Oil – 2 teaspoons
Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
Saute fresh grated coconut, cilantro, ridge gourd skin, green chilli , ginger for 2 mins.
Grind all ingredients along with tamarind to a paste in a blender using salt and water.
Serve with idli, dosa, or adai with some coconut oil

Serves: 3 to 4