Peerkangai Skin Thogayal (Ridge Gourd Skin Chutney)

I have made Peerkangai Thogayal very often but I had no idea that the skin of ridge gourd could also be used for the same till I read this guest post from Nutmeg!

  Prep & Cooking 20 minutes  Serves 5-6

Ingredients:

1. Skin of 1 big ridge gourd 
2. Urad Dal – 8 – 10 tsp
3. Dry red chilies – 8 nos
4. Tamarind – 1 tsp
5. Grated coconut – 4 tsp
6. Salt to taste

Seasoning:

1. Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
2. Curry leaves

Method:

1.      Peel the the skin of the ridge gourd. The vegetable can be used for something else, we'll just be using the skin for this recipe.

2.      Heat a tsp of oil in a pan and add urad dal, dry red chillies and coconut. Once the urad dal and coconut become golden brown, add the ridge gourd skin and cook till it becomes soft, stirring occasionally.

 

3.      Let it cool and grind to a fine paste along with tamarind and a little water (if required)

Spicy thogayal is ready to serve with white rice or you can serve it as side to rasam, sambar or curd rice.

- Nutmeg