Ash gourd peel chutney is a very simple flavourful and highly nutritious chutney that serves as a great accompaniment for south indian breakfast foods like idli,dosa etc.. Next time you chop the pumpkin don't throw the peel, i am sure you will be pleasantly surprised at how good it taste.

INGREDIENT:

 Ash gourd peel - 1/4 cup

Water - 1/2 cup

Oil - required

Mustard - 1 tsp

Channa dal - 1 tsp

Urad dal - 1 tsp

Ksahmiri red chili - 3

Tamarind - one ball sized

Coconut - 1/4 cup

Jaggery - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - few

Salt to taste  

METHOD:

Chop the ash gourd and separate skin. You can use the ash gourd to prepare any other dish.

Boil the skin with 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes or till they turn soft.

Add 2 tsp of oil in a kadai, once the oil is heat add  1 tsp channa dal dal, urad dal, and 3 whole red chili, saute on low flame till they turn golden brown.

Transfer to the blender and allow to cool completely. Also add in boiled ash gourd skin along with water.

Additionally add in 1/4 cup coconut 1/2 jaggery, 1/2 turmeric powder and salt to taste.. Blend to coarse paste.

Finally serve ash gourd peel chutney

Delicious ash gourd chutney is ready to serve with doas or idli.