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This is another variation of kootu that I make when I do not want to use the blender and want to make something really fast for lunch or di...

Soraikai /Bottle Gourd Kootu without using Blender

This is another variation of kootu that I make when I do not want to use the blender and want to make something really fast for lunch or dinner. Bottle gourd is a vegetable that is very healthy and cooks very easily. I have been using this method often because it does not need a lot of coconut and the taste and flavor of kootu is captured. Here is a version of kootu for all those who love kootu with less coconut and without taking out your blender.



Gadgets:
Ipot or Pressure cooker
Bowl to place inside cooker
Cooking pan
Mixing spoon and cups
Cutting board
Knife
Peeler


Ingredients:

Bottle gourd peeled and cut into cubes - 2 cups
Moong Dhal- 1/4 cup, Thoor Dhal - 1/4 cup cooked  together in 1 cup of water using Ipot of pressure cooker
Channa Dhal - 3 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1tsp
Udad dhal - 3 tbsp
Jeera powder - 1 tsp
Dry chillis - 3
Cilantro- a few strands for garnish
Coconut - 2 tsp
Salt
Turmeric
Sambar powder - 1/2 tsp
Water
Oil
Asafoedita - a few shakes
Curry leaves


Preparation:

1. Using a pressure cooker or Ipot cook the dal and set aside.

2. Add the bottle gourd, salt, sambar powder and water  to a heavy bottom pan and cook until the bottle gourd gets tender and the color changes.

3. Add the dal and mix well with the kootu and allow it to boil for a few minutes.

4 . In the same seasoning ladle add oil, asafodita, mustard seeds, allow it to pop. Then add udad dhal allow it to get toasted with 1 red dry chilli. Add curry leaves and the seasoning to the cooked veggies and mix well.

5. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

5 comments:

  1. thank you for your nice version of kootu dear srimathi :) .
    btw, the email you sent has subject name Mango mania :D.

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  2. I usually do poracha kolombu in white pumkin.. Nice pics

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  3. Soraikai kozhambu looks delicious and yummy.....

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  4. Typical traditional kootu just like my mom makes. Very delicious.

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  5. Made this recipe with squash/peas and carrot. It was so easy to make and taste was super. Thank you and keep up the good work

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