Ridge gourd is know as turai in Hindi, Heerekai in Kannada, beerakai in Telugu, peechinga in Malayalam and peerkangai in Tamil.This is a healthy and tasty chutney made using ridge gourd pulp and few other spices. If you’re bored of regular chutney for your morning breakfast or try to include more veggies for your picky eater at home, then try this heerkai chutney.
Apart from the regular coconut ,tomato, onion, capsicum peanut chutney, I prepare this chutney for idli and dosa or chapati.It can be kept in fridge and can be used for 2-3 days.
There are many variations for this ridge gourd chutney .Some make this using the peel of ridge gourd ,only if i get organic then i make this chutney with the peel.I have used my Mom’s recipe ,trust me you would never know its ridge gourd/heerekai inside this chutney.
Health Benefits Of Ridge Gourd
- Anti-inflammatory Effects.
- Antimicrobial Benefits.
- Allergy Protection.
- Helps In Weight Loss.
- Digestive and Liver Benefits.
- Regulates Sugar Levels.
- Boosts The Immune System.
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HOW TO MAKE RIDGE GOURD CHUTNEY STEP BY STEP
1.Keep all the ingredients ready for making the chutney.
2.Take a pan, add oil, once oil is hot add urad dal and fry till they turn light brown.
3.Then add green chillies, garlic, tamarind and saute for another 1 minute and put it in a blender.
4.Now fry chopped ridge gourd in a half a teaspoon of oil until it turns light brown and keep aside until it cools down.
5.Then Grind together everything along with salt , jaggery to a coarse or smooth paste according to your preference.[Note:My mom makes it coarse everytime.]
6.Add tempering to the chutney and serve with idli, dosa ,rice or roti.
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Instructions
- Take a pan, add oil, once oil is hot add urad dal and fry till they turn light brown.
- Then add green chillies, garlic, tamarind and saute for another 1 minute and put it in a blender.
- Now fry chopped ridge gourd in a half a teaspoon of oil until it turns light brown and keep aside until it cools down.
- Then Grind together everything along with salt , jaggery to a coarse or smooth paste according to your preference.
- Add tempering to the chutney and serve with idli, dosa ,rice or roti.
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Thanks for this recipe , Bhavana! I generally do not like heerekayi and was looking for some recipe that can help me get over that. This chutney recipe is a winner!!
I modified by adding grated coconut to it. Was yum!
Whoo! glad you liked it.This is my moms style recipe..Last time i tried adding 2 tablespoons of roasted peanuts it was great.Will try adding grated coconut next time.Thanks Priya!