Surakkai Kulambu(Bottle Gourd Curry)

Ingredients

Surakkai/Bottle gourd-1

Onion-1

Tomato-1

Cumin-1/4tablespoon

Fennel-1/4tablespoon

Ginger Garlic paste-1/2 tablespoon

Green chilli-2 or 3

Curry Leaves-few

Turmeric powder-1/4tablespoon

Corriander powder-1tablespoon

Garam masala-1/2tablespoon

Coconut paste-4tablespoon

Corriander leaves-few

Oil-2tablespoon

Salt-as required

Method

• Chop surakkai(Bottle gourd)into small cubes.
• In a kadai,add oil,cumin,fennel.
• When it starts popping,add onion,curry leaves,green chilli,ginger garlic paste.
• When onion turns brown,add surrakkai(Bottle gourd),turmeric powder,corriander,garam masala and tomatoes.
• Cook until all the water from the vegetable comes out.
• Add one cup of water and allow the vegetable to cook.
• When the vegetables are soft add coconut paste and cook for few minutes.
• Garnish with corriander leaves.