Beerakaaya Tomato Pachadi / Ridge Gourd Tomato Chutney

Ingredients:
2 - Ridge Gourd (Medium Size), Cut into 1 inch pieces
2 - Tomatoes, Cut into pieces
1 - Onions, Chopped
5 - Green Chillies
1 Table Spoon - Menthi Kharam
2 Pinches - Turmeric
2 Tables Spoons - Thick Tamarind Paste
Salt as per taste
2 Tea Spoons - Oil
Cilantro for garnishing

Tadka:
1 Table Spoon - Oil
Mustard Seeds
Urad Dal
Hing
Curry Leaves

Procedure:
1. Heat oil in a pan and add onions.
2. When onions become soft, add green chillies and ridge gourd pieces.
3. Mix well and cover the pan with a lid.
4. When the ridge gourd becomes soft, add tomatoes and mix well. Cover the pan with a lid.
5. When the tomatoes become soft and the water is evaporated, switch off the stove.

6. When this mixture cools down, grind along with menthi kharam, turmeric, salt and tamarind paste.
7. Take the ground chutney into a bowl and add tadka.
8. Garnish with cilantro.
9. Beerakaaya Tomato Pachadi is ready to serve. This goes well with plain White rice and Chapaties.