Coccinia Chutney/Dondakaya pachadi/Tondekaya chutney

Coccinia/dondakaya/tondekaya  chutney is a good combination for dosa,chapathi,idli,rice.It is very simple to prepare with very few ingredients.You can make this chutney even with ripe coccinea (red inside),which we generally don't use it in curries,as they consume more time for cooking and we just throw them,but we can make use of these ripe coccinia for making this chutney. Along with normal coccinia,ripe coccinia also  have the same nutritional value,so make use of them.

Health Benefits of Coccinia/dondakaya/tondekaya : These are rich in fiber, helping in digestion and easy bowel movement.These also contain rich amounts of anti-oxidants, which helps in eliminating free radicals.These are especially useful in treating Diabetics by regulating blood sugar. These also help in healthy functioning of endocrine glands.These also contain good amount of Vitamin A,B,C.Helps in improving body's Immunity.

Preparation time : 15 mins

Cooking time : 30 mins

Yield : 2

Ingredients :

Coccinia/Dondakaya/Tondekaya : 1/4 kg

Red Chilies/endu mirchi/ona menasinakayi : 7-9 no.

Split Black gram/minapappu/uddhina bele : 1 tsp

Bengal gram/senagapappu/kadale bele : 1 tsp

Mustard seeds/Avallu/sasive : 1 tsp

Garlic pods : 4-5 no

Tamarind : lemon size

Asafoetida : a pinch

Salt : to taste

Turmeric powder : a pinch

Oil : 1 tbsp + 1 tsp

Curry leaves : for garnishing

Method Of Preparation :

1. Clean and cut coccinia/dondakaya/tondekaya into small pieces.


2. Heat a tbsp of oil in a kadai,add asafoetida red chilies,bengal gram, split black gram,mustard seeds one by one and saute for 30 secs,remove them into a plate and cool them.


3. Then add coccinia/dondakaya/tondekaya pieces, cook for 10 mins by closing it with a lid.


4. In a mixer,add red chilies,bengal gram, split black gram,mustard seeds and grind them once,then add cooked coccinia pieces,tamarind,turmeric powderand salt and grind them into a paste/chutney.


5. Dish out and add a tsp of oil on top,mix well and garnish with curry leaves. Serve along with idli,dosa,roti or rice. Also try out Bottle gourd chutney, tomato chutney,Cabbage chutney.

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Note : Can add tempering,if needed.