Sorakaai / Bottle gourd / Lauki Kootu

Ingredients:

Sorakaai - 1/2 slice (chop)
Kadala parupu - 1/4 cup
Sambar thool - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds -  1 tsp
Curry Leaves - a sprig
Oil, Salt, Water - As reqd

To Grind:
Coconut - 1/4 cup
Dry Red Chilly - 1 1/4
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/8 tsp

Method:

• Chop the sorakaai and if you find seeds remove it off.
• Add chopped sorakaai, kadala parupu and little water.
• Pressure cook this for two whistles.
• Now grind under "To grind" to a fine paste.
• Heat oil in pan and add mustard seeds.
• Add in curry leaves.
• Now add the sorakaai and dal with water and mix up.
• Add the grinded paste and required salt and mix well.
• Add sambar thool and mix up.
• Cook in low flame for 5-8 mins.
• Serve hot with rice.