Boodugumbala kayi bijada (ashgourd gourd seeds) chutney
Ingredients
Boodugumbala kayi bija (ashgourd seeds //white pumpkin seeds)—1/2 cup
Fresh grated coconut ( kayi turi //nariyal)—1/2 cup
Onion(irulli//pyaz)—1 medium sized
Dry red chillies (ona menasina kayi//lal mirch)—4 to 5
Tamarind (hunase hannu//imli)—small lemon sized
Jaggery powder (Bella//gud)—1 teaspoon
Salt—to taste
Curry leaves (karibevu//kadipatta)—few
Channa dhal (kadale belle)—1 tablespoon
Urad dhal (uddina belle)—1 tablespoon
Oil—1 teaspoon
Method
Take kadale and uddina belle in a kadai or pan,add ghee.
Roast on medium flame for a minute.add in curry leaves and broken dry red chillies.
Sauté till the dhals turns to light brown.
Then add in chopped onion and saute for a minute.
Next add boodugumbala kayi bija and fry till onions turns soft and seeds turns soft.( nearly for 3 to 4 minutes).
Then add fresh grated coconut,tamarind and sauté for a minute.
Switch off the stove.
Transfer to a plate and keep it aside.
Let it cool completely.
Transfer the mixture into a mixer grinder jar along with jaggery powder and salt.
Grind the mixture to a smooth paste adding little water.
Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Prepare for seasoning (oggarane)
Heat one tablespoon of ghee,once’s hot enough add one teaspoon of mustard seeds (sasive//rai),urad dhal (uddina belle).hing(asafoetida//ingu).
When it crackles pour over chutney and mix everything well together.
Tasty chutney is ready to serve.
Serve with hot rice,dosa,rotti,idli.