Ingredients

• Bottle gourd - 1, peeled and cubed, with core removed
• Red chillies - 3-4
• Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Black pepper corns - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 3 tbsp
• Mustard - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp
• Tamarind paste - 1 tsp
• salt to taste

How to Make Southern Sorakkai (Bottle gourd)

• Roast red chillies, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds and pepper corns in 2 tsp of oil and powder coarsely.
• Heat remaining oil and add mustard. When it splutters, add curry leaves and asafoetida.
• After few seconds, add the bottle gourd pieces and salt.
• Add the spice powder, cover and cook on a low flame till the vegetable is tender.
• Mix tamarind paste with 1 tbsp of hot water and add.
• Simmer without covering till cooked.