Ridge Gourd and Tomato Chutney

Preparation:15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: Makes 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

2 ridge gourd (turai)
3 tomatoes
salt to taste
3 tsp oil
mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
urad dal (split black lentils)
4 to 5 fenugreek (methi) seeds
8 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
4 green chillies
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp tamarind (imli) pulp
turmeric powder (haldi)

Method

Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and urad dal.When the seeds crackle, add the remaining ingredients, except ridge gourd and tomatoes and mix well.Saute for 3 minutes and keep aside to cool.Blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.Heat the oil in same pan, add the ridge gourd till it turns soft.Add the tomatoes and cook till soft. Keep aside to cool down.Blend the mixture along prepared masala mixture till smooth.Serve or store chilled.