
Beerakaya Pachadi
Ridge gourd chutney, gentle and coconut-softened. The condiment that carries the meal — bright, punchy and made in minutes. Serve with idli, dosa, rice or anything that needs waking up.
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Green Chili2
- Mustard Seeds1 tsp
- Curry Leaves1 sprig
- Dried Red Chilies2
- Asafoetidaa pinch
- Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
- Coconut Oil1 tbsp
- Grated Coconut1 cup
- Ridge Gourd2, peeled and diced
Instructions
- 1
Get everything ready: fresh coconut or the ridge gourd prepped, spices within reach — chutney takes minutes.
- 2
Briefly warm the grated coconut in a dry pan until the kitchen smells like it means it.
- 3
Grind the ridge gourd with the grated coconut, tamarind, green chilies and salt to a texture you like — smooth or rustic.
- 4
Check the seasoning with a plain spoonful of rice; adjust till it pops.
- 5
Finish with a sizzling tempering: mustard seeds, curry leaves and dried red chilies poured over the top; stir in only at serving.
Chef's tip
If the masala sticks, add water a tablespoon at a time rather than drowning the dish.
/dish/30491Watch how it's made
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