Peechinga Chammanthi (Ridge gourd Chutney)

Ingredients

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1. Urad dal- 2 tbsp
2. Chana dal- 2 tbsp
3. Red chilli - 1
4. Coconut - 1/2 cup
5. Asafoetida -1 pinch
6. Turmeric Powder - 1 pinch
7. Peechinga (Ridge - gourd) - 1 cup (chopped)
8. Green chilli - 1
9. Ginger - 1 small piece chopped
10. Pearl Onion - 6 nos (cut into two halves)
11. Salt - as needed
12. Water -1/2 cup
13. Oil- 2 tsp

To splutter

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• Mustard seeds -1 tsp
• Urad dal split - 1/2 tsp
• Dried Red chilli -2
• Curry leaves - few
• Oil- 1 tbsp

Method
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1. In a pan add 1 tsp oil, add a pinch of  asafoetida.
2. Dry roast red chilli,  urad dal, chana dal followed by coconut and turmeric powder till they are slightly brown and transfer to a bowl (mixture 1). Allow the mixture to cool.
3. In another pan  add 1 tsp oil, saute pearl onion, ginger and chopped  ridge gourd till they are wilted and cooked (mixture 2).Allow to cool.
4. Transfer mixture 1 to small jar of a mixer and grind coarse followed by mixture 2, salt, green chilli and curry leaves adding enough water to get a smooth consistency.
5. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.
6. Splutter ingredients given in " to splutter" section and pour over the chutney
7. Serve with dosa or idly.