RIDGEGOURD SKIN POWDER(BEERAKAYA POTTU PODI)

This podi/powder is made at home when we bring berakaya /ridge gourd from the market. Its very sad to see throwing away the ridge gourd skin when its very tender and soft. So my sister makes this variety podi full of fiber from its skin. This is really a very easy podi and goes well with hot rice, dal and a dash of ghee. i have the recipe of beerakaya pachadhi/chutney also you will soon see them in my upcoming posts.

Source: My sister
Cuisine: South Indian, Andhra
Prep time: 7 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Makes: 2-3 people

INGREDINTS:

peeled skin of 3 berakaya(s)/turai/ridge gourd

2 TO 3 Green chillies

salt to taste

1 tbspn coconut powder

1 to 2 clove of garlic

METHOD:

1.1.First clean the gourds, trim the ends and then peel the skin of berakaya/ridge gourd Let them dry.


2. fry beerakaya skin(pottu) with out oil ,fry greenchillies with a drop of oil and keep it aside.

3. add green chillies,coconut powder,garlic,salt,peeled skin beerakaya grind and make a powder.

This powder/podi serve with rice/ghee.This powder stores 4 to 5 days .

tip:
1. make a dry powder fry well when u are frying beerakaya pottu(skin)