Sorakaya Perugu Pacchadi ~ Bottle gourd Yogurt Chutney

Many times I used Sorakaya/Bottle gourd  to make curry,chutney and in sambar.This time I tried it in the Yogurt/Curd.It was also very nice to taste.So without any further delay ,I am posting my recipe to all of you.

Ingredients:

• Sorakaya/Bottle Gourd pieces-1cup
• Greenchillies-2no chopped
• Ginger pieces-1tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Onions-1no chopped
• Curd/Yogurt-2cups(I used Home made Curd)
• Kothimeer leaves- fewhandfuls
• Water-1cup

Seasoning:

• Oil-1tbsp
• Cuminseeds-1/2tsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
• Redchillies-2 breaked
• Curryleaves-few
• Turmeric powder- a pinch

Preparation:

• Take a kadai/Vessel ,heat it with oil.
• Add the cumin and mustard seeds,whe they starts crackle add the curryleaves,turmeric powder,redchillies and roast them.
• Now add the chopped onion,ginger and greenchillies to the seasoning .
• Add the Sorakaya /Bottlegourd pieces and mix them well.
• Add salt and water and cook it well till the pieces becomes soft.
• You can also cook it for 2whistles in the pressure cooker.
• Now beat the Yogurt/curd with the help of a spoon and form a thick liquid form.
• Add these to the cooked seasoning Bottlegourd .
• Mix well and garnish with Cilantro leaves.
• Serve it with Roti or Rice.