Ridge Gourd Chutney

1. Heat 1 tbsp. of the oil in a pan. Add the chana dal, urad dal, chillies, and garlic. Fry the ingredients well until color changes to golden. Remove from the pan and blend to a paste.
2. Add the remaining oilto the pan. Add the gourd and cook for about 6 minutes.
3. Add the chana dal paste, and the tamarind and jaggery pastes. Mix well.
4. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix them well and continue cooking for about 15 minutes.
5. Serve it immediately.

Tip:

Include chutneys of any type with your lunch to brighten up the flavor of your meal. Check Vaya Tyffyn online to a fantastic variety of tiffin lunch boxes.

Trivia

1. When the ridge gourd is allowed to mature, it becomes the loofah, the fibrous scrubbing sponge.