Peechinga(ridge gourd/pottikka) chammanthi

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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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.