Ingredients

• 1 - bottle gourd, peeled and cut into pieces
• 2 - onions, chopped
• 2 - tomatoes, chopped
• 2 - green chillies, chopped
• 1 tsp - garlic paste
• 1 tsp - ginger paste
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - coriander powder
• 1 tsp - garam masala powder
• 2 tbsp - chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp - chopped mint leaves
• 4 tbsp - coconut paste
• 2 tbsp - oil
• Salt to taste

How to Make Bottle Gourd Kurma

• Heat oil in a pan and saute the onions and green chillies for a little while.
• Add the tomatoes, garlic paste, ginger paste, chillies powder, turmeric, garam masala/spice powder, coriander powder, coconut paste, mint leaves, a little of the chopped coriander leaves and salt and stir fry till the oil separates from the mixture.
• Now add bottle gourd and 1 cup water and simmer on low flame till the gravy thickens.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot.
• Recipe Courtesy: Anglo-Indian Recipes