Thursday, February 24, 2011

BOTTLE GOURD CURRY

SORRAKAI PORIYAL




Ingredients:

Bottle Gourd

  • Sorakkai - 1, chopped into cubes
  • Channa dhal - 1/3 cup, soaked in warm water for 30 mins/1hr
  • Onions - 1/2 medium, chopped
  • Green Chillies - 8 to 10, slit into two
  • Curry Leaves - Few
  • Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Urad Dhal - 1/4 tsp
  • Grated Coconut - 2 to 3 tbsp
  • Salt, to taste
  • Asafoetida, a pinch
  • Oil - 1 tsp

Method:

1. Heat oil, season with mustard, urad dhal, asafoetida, curry leaves.
2. Now add onions and green chillies and saute for a few minutes until they soften. Make sure it doesn't get brown.
3. Add the soaked Channa dhal and sorakkai pieces alongwith salt and about 1/3 cup water.
4. Cover and allow to cook on a medium flame until it's soft and the water has evaporated.
5. Add grated coconut, mix well and serve.


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