Bottle Gourd Curry/ Sorakkai Kottu

Sorakkai Kootu / Bottle Gourd Curry goes very well with Hot Steamed rice and ghee.

I have prepared a very easy way of kootu without coconut . You can prepare this recipe in just 10 mins. You can make your parents happy with this very simple and tasty recipe.

Kids of the age 1-2 and above would also love this food for lunch. And an extra spoon of ghee for kids.

Its very Healthy and Yes Yummy Tooooooooo...................

Ingredients:

1. Bottle Gourd/ Sorakkai Kootu         1 1/2 cup(peeled and cut into small pieces)

2. Onion                                                1 (Big)
3. Tomato                                              1(Medium)
4. Moong Dal/Payatham Paruppu         1/2 cup
5. Garlic and Ginger                              1tsp
6.Curry and coriander Leaves               A hand full
7. Mustard Seeds                                    
8. Jeera
9. Green Chillies                                    2
10. A pinch of Turmeric Powder

Method:(Pressure Cooker Method)

1. In a pressure cooker add oil. Add Mustard and jeera .
2. Then add ginger and garlic. Add onion, cook till they are soft and turn light brown.
3. Add tomato , salt, green chillies and turmeric powder. Smash the tomato along with the onion into a smooth consistency.
4. Finally add the sorakkai and parappu .
5. Add 2 cups of water.
6. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
7. After the cooker is cooled garnish with coriander leaves.
8. If the consistency of the kottu is thick and little water and bring it to boil.

Please try this simple yet very tasty recipe and give me your feedback.