Dondakaya Pachadi | Tindora Chutney

Step 1

Dry roast 1 tablespoon chana dal, 1 tablespoon urad dal, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon jeera, 1/4 teaspoon methi seeds, few tamarind pieces, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, and roast for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil and add 10 green chilies. Add 150 grams of chopped dondakaya, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, and mix well.

Step 3

Add 1 chopped tomato, 3 garlic pods, and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add coriander leaves and cook until the dondakaya is well done. Turn off the stove.

Step 5

Add dry roasted spices to the grinder and make a fine powder.

Step 6

Add dondakaya mixture to the grinder and add 1 teaspoon salt. Make a smooth paste.

Step 7

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add 1/2 teaspoon jeera, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, few dry red chilies, few curry leaves, and mix well.

Step 8

Add the seasoning to the dondakaya chutney.