Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
3 unit

Green Chillies

chopped

1 tbsp

Butter

unsalted

2 cup

Ridge Gourd Skin

peeled

1 tsp

Cumin seeds

1 tbsp

Cumin seeds

1 tsp

Mustard seeds

0.25 cup

Fresh coconut

grated

2 unit

Dry Red Chillies

1 tsp

Jaggery

1 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 sprig

Curry leaves

1 unit

Tamarind

lemon sized

Step 1
~3 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil in a skillet or kadai.

Step 2
~3 min

Add the ridge gourd peel and saute until it shrinks in size.

Step 3
~3 min

Add green chillies, tamarind, coconut, and cumin seeds to the skillet and saute for a few minutes until the coconut releases a roasted aroma.

Step 4
~3 min

Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool.

Step 5
~3 min

Once cooled, add salt, jaggery, and grind the ridge gourd peel mixture in a mixer grinder into a smooth paste. Add a little water to achieve the desired consistency.

Step 6
~3 min

Transfer the chutney to a bowl and adjust salt and spice levels to your preference.

Step 7
~3 min

In the same kadai, heat 1 teaspoon of sunflower oil for tempering.

Step 8
~3 min

Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and dry red chillies. Allow them to crackle and roast well.

Step 9
~3 min

Add curry leaves and stir.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the tempering to the Heerekai Sippe Chutney and serve.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve the Heerekai Sippe Chutney with Dosas or as a side dish with your main course.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of green chillies to control the spice level.

Roasting the ingredients well enhances the flavor.

Use fresh coconut for the best taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Dosa

Serve with Idli

Serve as a side dish with rice

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Dosa
Idli
Rice and Dal

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Karnataka, India

Cultural Significance

Part of South Indian cuisine, emphasizing resourcefulness and utilizing all parts of vegetables.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

60/100

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