Sorakkai Kootu Recipe

Ingredients:
Sorakkai (Bottle Gourd) - 1/2 kg
Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs

Grind to a paste:
Coconut - 3 tblsp, grated
Green Chillies - 3 to 4
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp

For Seasoning:
Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp

Method:
1. Peel and cut sorakkai into small cubes.
2. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, some salt, curry leaves and cook.
3. Cook dal with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
4. Mix together the cooked dal, vegetables and ground paste, adding some water if too thick.
5. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes till well blended.
6. Season mustard and dal in oil and add to kootu.
7. Serve hot with rice.