Peechinga(ridge gourd/pottikka) chammanthi

Name: Peechinga(ridge gourd/pottikka) chammanthi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: en
Ingredients: Peechinga/Pottikka skin (Ridge Gourd) - 1/2 cup; Grated coconut - 1 cup; Shallots (Cheriya ulli) - 6; Tamarind - size of a small lemon; Ginger - 1/4 Tsp; Garlic - 4; Green chilli - 1; Red chilly powder - 1 1/2 Tsp; Curry Leaves - 1 Sprig; Salt - as per taste; Oil - 2 Tbsp

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2 servings

15 min

Easy

Peechinga(Ridge Gourd/Pottikka) Chammanthi

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A simple dip or can be served with hot rice.

Ingredients

Number of serving: 2

Peechinga/Pottikka skin (Ridge Gourd) - 1/2 cup

Grated coconut - 1 cup

Shallots (Cheriya ulli) - 6

Tamarind - size of a small lemon

Ginger - 1/4 Tsp

Garlic - 4

Green chilli - 1

Red chilly powder - 1 1/2 Tsp

Curry Leaves - 1 Sprig

Salt - as per taste

Oil - 2 Tbsp

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.

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