Shanthi's Cookbook

Bottle Gourd / Sorakaya / Kadhu - 1 Medium

Garlic pods - 3

Green Chillies - 2

Coriander Powder / Dhania Pwd - 2 tsp

Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp **Optional

Tamarind juice - 3 tbsp

Salt - According to taste

Oil - 3 tbsp

Popu / Tadka ingredients ( 1sp Mustard seeds + 1 sp Urad dal)

1. Peeel Bottle Gourd and cut into cube size pieces

2. Fry them in a 2 tbsp oil with garlic cloves about 3-4 of them with two green chillies. After they become soft, take them out and let it cool.

3. Grind it with tamarind juice, dhania powder, salt and add Red chilli pwd ( if you want it spicey). Mix them well.

4. Roast the Popu / Tadka in 1 tbsp oil. Put it on top of the chutney and mix well.

Serving Suggestion : Serve with hot rice. Tastes good with curd rice.