Sorakaya Thokku Pachadi (BottleGourd Peel Chutney - Andhra Style

Name: Sorakaya Thokku Pachadi (BottleGourd Peel Chutney - Andhra Style
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Peel of medium size lauki (Bottle Gourd); 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1-2 green chilies, chopped; 1 tbsp. sesame seeds; 1 tbsp. fresh grated coconut; 1 tsp. red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; to taste salt; 1 tsp. urad dal (split black gram); 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds; 1 tsp. lime juice; 1 sprig curry leaves

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#dipsandsauces - Bottle Gourd / Lauki Peel Chutney or Sorakaya Thokku Pachadi in the local Telugu lingo is a very delicious chutney made from the peels which is generally discarded. These peels have a lot of nutrients and fiber in them, so what better way than to use them in our daily menu.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1Peel of medium size lauki (Bottle Gourd)
2-3garlic cloves, chopped
1-2green chilies, chopped
1 tbsp.sesame seeds
1 tbsp.fresh grated coconut
1 tsp.red chilli powder
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
to tastesalt
1 tsp.urad dal (split black gram)
1/2 tsp.mustard seeds
1 tsp.lime juice
1 sprigcurry leaves

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Steps

1

Dry roast the sesame seeds for a few seconds. Keep aside.
2

Heat 1 tbsp. oil and fry the garlic till it changes colour. Add the green chilies and the peel. Saute on a low flame for 10-12 minutes.
3

Switch off the flame & add all the powdered spices. Mix well & set aside to cool.
4

Grind along with the roasted sesame, coconut and water to a paste.
5

Heat remaining oil and temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves and urad dal. Saute till light brown.
6

Pour this tempering on the prepared chutney along with a dash of lime. Mix well and serve as a side dish or as a dip with any snacks, chapattis or hot steamed rice-ghee combo.