Heerekai (Ridge gourd) Chutney

Heerekai is known as 'Ridge Gourd'. Heerekai chutney is my husband's favorite chutney. Hope you enjoy this condiment as much as he does.

Ingredients:

1 medium sized heerekai
1 clove garlic
3 green chillies
2 tsp peanuts
1 tbsp white til (sesame seeds)
1 tsp oil
vaggarane
salt to taste

Method:

1. Peel heerekai and chop into cubes. Chop the green chillies and garlic.
2. Heat oil in a pan andnd fry peanuts, til and green chillies till the raw smell is gone.
3. Add chopped heerekai and when it half cooked, add garlic.
4. Add salt and cook till done.
5. Once its cooled down, grind to a fine paste.
6. Garnish with Vaggarane and serve with Parathas and Rotis.