Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Ridge Gourd Peel chutney, roughly chop the peels of the ridge gourd

Step 2: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan, stir and roast the peels in the oil till the moisture evaporates and they become crisp

Step 3: Alternatively, you can also microwave the peels with oil for about 1-1/2 minutes

Step 4: Let the roasted ridge gourd peels cool down and then coarsely grind them in a mixer grinder

Step 5: Heat the remaining oil in the pan and add cumin seeds, and once they start to sizzle, add the roasted sesame seed and allow it to crackle

Step 6: Add the ground Ridge gourd peels and red chilli powder to the oil and stir for a minute, turn off the heat, add salt and sugar, and mix well and serve warm

Step 7: Serve the Ridge Gourd Peel chutney as a side dish along with Phulka or Steamed rice, Maharashtrian Aloo Bhujne and Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka