Bottle gourd is known as sorakaaya in telugu, lauki in hindi and sorakkai in tamil. Bottle gourd has many health benefits and curative properties.The juice of bottle gourd is used as a remedy for many ailments.This vegetable contains 96 % water, is low in calories, high in fiber and therefore aids in weight loss.The high fiber content also helps to prevent constipation. Bottle gourd is one of our family's favorite vegetable. I prepare a variety of dishes with bottle gourd which includes different types of sabjis, kheer, halwa, raita etc and this is just one of them. Today we will learn how to prepare Bottle gourd/sorakkai curry/poriyal following this easy recipe.
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Prep time - under 10 mins
Cook time - under 20 mins
Serves - 2
Ingredients needed
Bottle gourd (chopped) - 2 cups
Onion - 3/4 cup thinly sliced
Green chillies -3-4 slit
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Chilli powder or sambar powder -1 tsp
Coriander powder -2 tsp
Coconut grated - 1/4 cup
Roasted sesame seeds - 1 tbsp
Salt needed
For the seasoning
Oil - 1 tbsp
Jeera/cumin seeds -3/4 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Preparation
Peel the skin, discard the seeds and then chop the bottle gourd into cubes.
Thinly slice onions lengthwise and slit green chillies.
Pound grated coconut and sesame seeds using mortar or just grind for a second in a blender.
Method
Heat oil, add jeera seeds, when it splutters, add onions, green chillies and curry leaves.
Saute until onions turn transparent. Then add chopped bottle gourd, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, salt needed and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
Now add around 1/4 cup of water, close the lid and let it cook in medium flame. Do not forget to stir in between to ensure even cooking.( if needed you can sprinkle more water)
See picture below - the bottle gourd is cooked and all the water has evaporated.
At this stage, add grated coconut + sesame seeds mix and saute for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame.
Variations - Instead of sesame seeds, you can use coarsely ground roasted peanuts also. It gives a different flavor to the curry.
You can use white or black sesame seeds. (I have used white)
More Bottle Gourd Recipes
Lauki Kofta
Bottle gourd Dal
Sorakkai Kootu (South Indian style)
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This looks delicious Padhu. I will send this link to my mom
ReplyDeleteHealthy dish and cute presentation.
ReplyDeleteu r good in decorating ! loved the way its arranged
ReplyDeletelooks yum, i would love to have this with chapathy.
ReplyDeleteLoved your cute bird too :)
Looks so tempting... Yum yum yum...
ReplyDeleteWow.....wonderful presentation... What a creativity... U r superrr...:-)
ReplyDeleteHelen
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Poriyal is very simple and looks tasty.Nice vegetable carving.
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Delicious curry n so cute bird, lovely presentation :-)
ReplyDeletehealthy and delicious curry :)
ReplyDeleteCurry looks delicious!!
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i am working lady so i am looking receipe which can be packed easily in a tiffin box, once i reach home i can confused what to prepare , with less time i have to finish the dinner, so pls suggest me accordingly
ReplyDeletejayashree
Excellent side dish for curd rice,love it.
ReplyDeletewow the bird is beautiful. You have presented it so well. Luv the sabzi.
ReplyDeleteDelicious looks very inviting.. And awesome pic..
ReplyDeleteLooks like a delicious bottle gourd curry! The masterpiece which you made with the 'lauki' is also absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeletei love your carving very much..very creative..
ReplyDeleteEasy and tempting dish..
ReplyDeleteLauki looks so cute...
ReplyDeleteDelicious subji...
I like all the sorekayi curries and poriyals. I have also made sorekayi halwa...
ReplyDeleteSorekayi sabji looks so YUM!
Thanks for posting so many yummy vegerastian and vegan India recipes
I am not a big lauki fan. But i soooooooo love your super cute bird!
ReplyDeleteTried it out. Came out awesome ! Thanks for this recipe :)
ReplyDeleteI tried this recipe today with chapatti.very nice and bowl is empty...thank u for giving a wonderful recipe padhu😊
ReplyDeletePresentation.... Wow....
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