Peechinga(ridge gourd/pottikka) chammanthi

Preparation

• Wash and clean peechinga. Peel of the skin and cut them into medium size.
• In a pan heat oil, fry peechinga skin. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add grated coconut, and fry till light brown.
• To this add shallots,tamarind,ginger,garlic,green chilli and red chilly powder. saute for 1 minute.
• Keep it aside to cool. Grind it to a paste in a mixer/grinder. Also add salt and curry leaves to it.