Today’s key ingredient is the ridgegourd ( peerkangai ,torai).

A few pointers to health benefits

1. Anti-inflammatory properties

2.Allergic prevention properties

3.Anti-fungal properties

4. Good for ulcers ,and indigestion

5. Good for liver….,,,,

It’s very good,if you can add to salads,and

consume it raw .It’s a good remedy for people

with heartburn.

Even the peels are used for chutneys , and

cosmetic packs .Only tender ridgegourd is good

for cooking,as the maturity process makes it

fibrous ,which is dried and used as loofahs.

So now i shall get into the recipe

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1.COCONUT-RIDGEGOURD CHUTNEY

This chutney can be tempered if you like.

INGREDIENTS

1 ridgegourd peeled,and cut

1/2 of a coconut

2-3 tbsp roasted gram dal

a small piece of ginger ( optional)

Salt to taste

METHOD

Grind all ingredients fine ,and serve!

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2. RED CAPSICUM-RIDGEGOURD CHUTNEY

INGREDIENTS

2 capsicums

1 small ridgegourd peeled and cut

2 kokum peels ( optional)

Salt to taste

Few cashewnuts / roasted gram dal

METHOD

Grind to a fine paste . Temper if you like ,and

serve!