Suraikai (bottle gourd ) kootu

Requirements :

Bottlegourd (cut) – 1 cup

Tuvar dhal  - 2 tbs

Gram dhal – 1 cup

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

To grind :

Grated coconut – 4 tbs

Green chilly – 6

Cumin seeds – 1/ 2 tsp

Method :

In a pressure cooker , add bottlegourd , lentils , turmeric and required water.

Cook for two whistles.

Add the grounded paste and allow to boil till raw smell leaves.

Add the seasoning ( sauté mustard and curry leaves in oil ).

Ready to serve.