Ingredients: Ridge Gourd (Turai/ Peerkangai) - peeled and finely chopped, Green Chillies - sliced, teaspoons Tamarind Paste, cloves Garlic - chopped, teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera), - to taste, teaspoon Sunflower Oil, Vegetarian diet
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.