Heerekayi Thokku

Heerekayi Thokku is a simple yet incredibly flavorful South Indian condiment made with ridge gourd (turai), spices, and tamarind. In many Indian homes, thokku is a staple accompaniment that transforms even the simplest meal into something special. Unlike regular chutneys, thokku has a thicker consistency and a concentrated taste, making it perfect for storing and enjoying over several days.

This Turai Thokku is a wonderful way to use fresh ridge gourd, turning this humble vegetable into a delicious side dish packed with tangy, spicy, and savory flavors. It pairs beautifully with hot chapatis, rotis, dosa, idli, and even steamed rice. A spoonful of this thokku spread on a soft chapati can instantly elevate a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

 Ingredients

• Heerekayi/Ridge gourd unpeeled

  

  Heerekayi Thokku

• (Washed and chopped in pieces)
• Red chillies 4-5
• Ginger-small piece
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Menthya-1/2 tsp
• Kobbari /coconut- 1/4 cup
• Tamarind-1 tsp
• Salt for taste

Seasoning

• 1/2 tsp Mustard
• 1 tsp Chana dal
• 1 tsp Urad dal
• Few Curry leaves
• Hing-pinch
• 1 tbsp Oil
• Turmeric-pinch

Method-  In a kadai, heat oil and add the mustard and menthya or fenugreek seeds and roast well. Do not burn. Grind it into powder. In a pan, fry the chopped ridge gourd well, next add the chilies, coconut, tamarind and fry well. Once cool grind it well with little water.  In a kadai, prepare the seasoning by adding the items mentioned above, once done, add the ridge gourd mash, next add the powder prepared, add salt and mix well. Fry it for 5-10 mins. Switch off the stove, Once cool, transfer into a container.. 

Enjoy this Heerekayi Thokku with hot rice, idli , dosa or chapati.

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