Peechinga(Ridge Gourd/Pottikka) Chammanthi

Ingredients

1. Peechinga/Pottikka skin (Ridge Gourd) - 1/2 cup
2. Grated coconut - 1 cup
3. Shallots (Cheriya ulli) - 6
4. Tamarind - size of a small lemon
5. Ginger - 1/4 Tsp
6. Garlic - 4
7. Green chilli - 1
8. Red chilly powder - 1 1/2 Tsp
9. Curry Leaves - 1 Sprig
10. Salt - as per taste
11. 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.