If there are well known and tried varieties of chutneys like tomato chutney, coconut chutney, mint chutney etc....Ivy gourd or kovakka or Tindora chutney is soon to become one. Because the taste of this chutney is such that it will not only become a good accompaniment for your main dishes like idli, dosa but its occurrence will be frequent on your dining table...if you think am exaggerating try for yourself and see..:-)
Ingredients:
Ivy gourd - 10
Onion - 1
Garlic - 2
Red chillies - 2
Green chillies - 1
Tamarind - 1 small piece
Coriander leaves - a handful
Gingelly oil or cooking oil
Salt
Method:
Take a pan. Add oil. Add onion. Saute for a few seconds and add the remaining ingredients one by one. After adding required amount of salt,switch it off. Let it cool before grinding to a smooth paste.
Seasoning with mustard is optional.
Gingelly oil can added slightly to the chutney and mixed before serving. This is entirely optional.
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