Ridge gourd peel chutney

Preparation time ridge gourd peel chutney-20 minutes
Serving-6

Ingredients ridge gourd peel chutney:

• Ridge gourd skin/peel-200 gm(2 cups)
• Garlic (peeled)-8 to 10
• Green chilli-3 to 4
• Cumin seeds-1/3 tsp
• Cooking oil-1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Wash the ridge gourd skin with water.
• Turn on the flame and heat a pan, add ridge gourd skin/peel.
• Fry it for 1-2 minutes on medium flame, take it out from the pan.
• Add oil in the same pan, add cumin seeds and fry it for few seconds.
• Add green chilli and garlic, fry it 30-40 seconds on medium flame.
• Add ridge gourd skin, Fry it for 2 minutes on medium flame.
• Add salt to taste and fry it for one more minute, keep stirring.
• Turn off the flame and let it cool down a bit.
• Take it out in a blending jar, blend it into thick smooth paste (do not add water).
• Take it out in a bowl, ridge gourd peel chutney is ready to serve.