Ingredients

• 1 - fresh bottle gourd, peeled and chopped finely
• 2 cups - yogurt
• 2 - green chillies
• 1/2 bunch - coriander, chopped finely
• 1 sprig - curry leaves
• 1.5 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 tsp - black gram or urad dal with skin
• 1/4 tsp - hing
• A pinch - turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 2 - tbsp - olive oil

How to Make Plain Bottle Gourd Raita

• Heat the oil, add urad dal, after few seconds, add mustard seeds, hing and cover.
• Let every mustard seed pop.
• Add curry leaves and green chillies, saute them a little, then add the chopped bottle gourd and salt, cover and cook on low or medium heat stirring at times.
• Once the vegetable is soft, transfer it into a mixing bowl and leave aside to cool.
• In another mixing bowl beat the yogurt into a smooth consistency and stir it into the vegetable after it has cooled down.
• Transfer the raita into a serving bowl, sprinkle with finely chopped curry leaves and serve.