Suraikai kulambu / Bottlegourd masala gravy

   Bottle gourd is a healthy veggie which contains lot of water content. It helps in weight reduction. This kulambu will goes well with rice and dosa.

Requirements :

Bottlegourd ( chopped ) -  1 cup

Shallots – 10

Sambar powder – 1 tbs

Ginger garlic paste – ½ tsp

Curry leave – a sprig

Oil – 1 tbs

Tomato – 2

Salt as required

To grind :

Coconut – 2 tbs

Aniseed – ½ tsp

Cinnamon – a small stick

Method :

  Heat oil in a pan , add chopped shallots and fry well.

Add curry leaves and tomato. Sauté till tomatoes are mashed well.

Add chopped bottle gourd and mix well.

Add the sambar powder and a cup of water.

Cook in slow flame with closed lid.

Add the coconut paste and allow to cook for another two minutes.

Suraikai kulambu is ready to serve.

Serve with plain rice.