3 SORAKKAI MASALA( BOTTLEGOURD CURRY)

Sorakkai / Lauki / Bottlegourd/ Doodhi / Sorakkaya Masala


Sorakkai/bottle gourd - 1 medium
Onion - 2 medium
Tomato - 2 or 3 medium
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Urad dhal - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt as needed
Oil - 1 tbsp


Peel bottle gourd and cut into small pieces.

Heat oil in a frying pan/kadai and add mustard seeds, urad dhal, curry leaves ,cumin seeds and fennel seeds... when they splutter up add chopped onions and fry till light brown, next add chopped tomatoes and fry till they are mashed and pulpy... next add chopped bottlegourd/sorakkai and keep stirring in ... add salt and all the powders and mix well ... just sprinkle little water and cook till the vegetable is soft and tender.


This dish can be had with rice and also chapathis.