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Coriander chutney

 Green,vibrant chutney....spiced with dried red chilli,sauteyed in gingelly oil , perfect accompaniment for all breakfast recipes!!! Coriander chutney Ingredients Coriander leaves 1 bunch Urad dal 1 tbsp Coconut 1 tbsp Tamarind juice 1 tsp Salt to taste Oil 2 tbsp(prefer gingelly oil) Mustard 1/2 tsp Asafoetida 1 pinch Method Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds for tempering, after they splatter remove into a bowl and keep aside. In the pan now add 2 tbsp oil,add urad dal and saute till golden brown. Add the washed coriander leaves along with the stems,saute till water evaporates.Add coconut to the hot pan and switch off the flame. Let the mixture cool little bit,add salt and tamarind juice and grind  coarsely. Your green vibrant coriander chutney is ready!!!

Ridge gourd chutney

Ridge gourd chutney/Beerakai Pachadi Ridge gourd is a very versatile Vegetable.The entire vegetable can be used without any wastage.Its high water content,almost 80 % makes it ideal for weight loss .This Pachadi recipe is made with ridge gourd peels.The peels are good source of dietary fibre. Ingredients Ridge gourd peels 250gms Onion 2 Garlic 6 cloves (peeled) Salt to taste Red chilli powder 1tbsp Grated Coconut 1tbsp Curryleaves Mustard seeds 1 tsp Urad dal 1/2 tsp Asafoetida 1 pinch Oil 2 tbsp   Method Peel the ridge gourd skin,wash well and grind coarsely with onion,garlic,salt,red chilli powder and coconut. Heat oil in Pan temper oil with mustard seeds, Curry leaves,urad dal, asafoetida then add the ground paste to the pan and sorte in low to medium flame till the water evaporates and oil seperates, stirring occasionally.cooking time will take around 15-30 mins. This chutney can be stored for 2-3 days .It tastes good with rice and roti. Ridge gourd Ridge gourd chutney Masala...