Sorakkai Bottle Gourd Curry Recipe
RECIPE DESCRIPTION:
Ingredients
Bottle gourd (Sorakkai) - 1 cup (peeled and sliced into cubes)
Onion - 1⁄2 Cup (diced)
Tomato - 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
Turmeric powder - 1⁄4 Teaspoon
Unsalted butter - 1 Tablespoon
Salt 1 Teaspoon (to taste)
Red chilli powder - 1 1/2 Tablespoon
Water as needed
For seasoning
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Vadagam - 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves
Asafoetida
Directions
MAKING
1. In a pressure cooker, mix 1 cup bottle gourd, 1/2 cup onion, 1/4 cup tomato, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 1/2 tablespoon chilli powder, unsalted butter 1 tablespoon, salt, and water as needed.
2. Put it on a flame and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
3. In a separate pan, add oil. Once oil is heated saute 1 teaspoon vadagam, curry leaves and asafoetida.
4. Empty the contents of the pressure cooker into the pan. Let it boil for 5 - 10 minutes.
5. Switch off the flame and transfer the contents in a bowl and garnish it with butter and curry leaves.
This delicious dish can be served with white rice or chappati.
Recipe by
Priyanka