Beerakaya Kobbari Chutney - Ridge Gourd Coconut Dip

Today my breakfast menu is dosa and so have planned for coconut chutney. When I opened my refrigerator for coconut, to my surprise (it is quite usual for south indians to stock coconut) it is running short. I was then wondering what chutney to make, and then my eyes went onto the ridge gourd, which is sitting alone in the refrigerator.

Ooh... I got an idea.

Quick Punugulu - Rice Lentil Fritters

Punugulu is a famous street food from Andhra especially in Hyderabad. On the streets of Hyderabad these are served with spicy tomato chutney. There are several ways to make them but I prefer making them with the left over dosa batter.

Punugulu tastes even better when made with fermented batter. Adding chopped onions, and green chillies make these fritters more yummy. Best served when hot.

Chakkera Pongal (Rice Lentil Pudding)

Chakkera Pongal is said to be the most favorite naivedyam/prasad of Goddess Durga. Ofcourse, this is my hubby's favorite too Chakkera means sugar in telugu, which means this is a sugar based pudding. Jaggery can be substituted for sugar in this recipe.This pudding is gooey in texture which is the signature of this dish.