Bottle Gourd also known as calabash is a very low in fat and high in dietary fibre and it contains almost 95%percent of water. Since its water content is high it is obviously a cooling agent to our bodies. It is known to be a good natural medicine for curing urinary disorders and also a comforting food for those who suffer from constipation frequently. People who want to shed weight can include a big portion of this vegetable in their daily diet to keep the stomach filling with fewer calories. Also it is rich in iron and vitamin c and b complex. Today am showing you a simple curry using this wonderful vegetable by giving a little twist with fresh creamy milk. It is widely called as Sorakaya Palu posina Kura in our home state Andhra Pradesh.It is very easy to prepare and can be served with rice and any kinds of breads or chapathi or roti.
Andhra Sorakaya Palu Posin Kura
Makes 3 serves; Takes 45 min
INGREDIENTS:Bottle Gourd – 1 medium
Onion – 1 big
Milk – 1 cup
Green chillies – 4
Coriander Leaves – 2 springs
Oil – 2 tbsp
Dried red chillies – 2
Split bengal gram – 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tbsp
Crushed garlic – 5 pods
Turmeric – 1 /2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Onion – 1 big
Milk – 1 cup
Green chillies – 4
Coriander Leaves – 2 springs
Oil – 2 tbsp
Dried red chillies – 2
Split bengal gram – 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tbsp
Crushed garlic – 5 pods
Turmeric – 1 /2 tbsp
Salt to taste
METHOD FOR SORAKAYA PALU POSINA KURA:
Chop onions and slit green chillies. Peel the bottle gourd and cut it into small chunks. Make sure you cut them small else they won’t get cooked properly. Heat oil in a wide pan and crackle mustard, Bengal gram and dried red chillies. Add green chillies and garlic pods too. Sauté for a minute and add onions.
Chop onions and slit green chillies. Peel the bottle gourd and cut it into small chunks. Make sure you cut them small else they won’t get cooked properly. Heat oil in a wide pan and crackle mustard, Bengal gram and dried red chillies. Add green chillies and garlic pods too. Sauté for a minute and add onions.
Add salt and turmeric and cook till the onions turn little soft. You don’t need to fry the onions till they turn brown or crispy. Add in the chopped bottle gourd and mix well such that the tempering and salt gets coated well to them. Cook it covered for 5 to 10 min until the vegetable starts oozing out water.
Continue to cook till the bottle gourd is coked fully by adjusting salt. It would take a solid 30 min for this on low flame. Once the curry is cooked add the milk and mix well. Just cook for another 4-5 min exactly and switch off the flame else the milk may start curdling. Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve hot with any rice or rotis.It taste great for hot rice!
So simple and quick. Isn’t it??
Bottle Gourd Milk Curry
MY NOTES
Remember not to add any chili powder as it will not taste great when milk is added. It is better to use green chillies alone instead of chilli powder.
Also milk might reduce the spiciness of green chillies so add an extra chilli according to your spice levels.
Pick up a tender bottle gourd in the market. You can test it by pressing with your nail gently.
Also milk might reduce the spiciness of green chillies so add an extra chilli according to your spice levels.
Pick up a tender bottle gourd in the market. You can test it by pressing with your nail gently.
Sorakaya Paura- A perfect Andhra style Curry
Sorakaya Palu Posina Kura aka Bottle Gourd in milky gravy is a traditional Andhra dish that is widely cooked across .A simple comforting side dish with less oil..For feedback and any queries please write to sirisfood[at]gmail[dot]comMany thanks to Priya of http://thegoddessofspice.blogspot.co.uk for passing on the award for me..Thanks for your lovely support Priya!!Am passing on this award to all my fellow bloggers and friends for their continuous and creative efforts!!
Siree lovely curry I love water veggies they made excellent sides. Must try this one for sure. Very inviting clicks too
yes dear..also they need less oil..try this for sure u will love the version
Love your recipe. Thank you so much. Harry
wow yummy curry 🙂 lovely clicks siri 🙂
Thanks manju 🙂
Stunning visual with a stunning outcome, attached with the recipe. I love Indian food to the utmost and this is for sure my kind too.
Thanks fo visiting yes indian cuisine is unique in its own way
I have dis same recipe in my blog..but ur pics r just gorgeous..amma super ga chestundi e kura.
Nenu Kuda Amma dagara nerchukunna:)
Very well presented and inviting to look at . The curry must have been over in no time. Looks delicious.
Deepa
delicious kootu!!! and very helpful stepwise!!
Sowmya
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Glad u liked the step wise instructions
Wow I love this Sireesha..nice clicks
Hey Siri what a lovely curry… very tempting dear… nice appealing n inviting clicks Siri…
yummy siri , we make this curry but won’t add milk instead add tomato………………
Try dis way dear it will be too good
The curry sounds so delish Siri. Love the pics 🙂
this would taste lovely with rice… i love that little pot… 🙂
Thanks rafeeda dear
Ah I love these kinda curries looks super delicious dear… Yum 🙂 Nice clicks 🙂
never added milk ,looks yummy,gorgeous clicks
I do almost same too with less milk …looks yum
Wow.. It’s very inviting.. I should try this version and see if I can get my man eat bottle gourd, but I do love it 🙂
I do make this milk curry but with potatoes, bottlegourd i should make some soon.
Siri ee kura chala taste ka oontundi. Nee photos chudagane tempt ayyanu.
Ha ha aunu…vedi vedi annam tho tinte bhalega untundi
delicious n healthy curry dear, loved ur step by step preparation too…
Delicious curry Sree, I haven’t made any curry with milk. Only coconut milk I use. Your version sounds delicious.
Try it out swathi it will be too good 🙂
curry looks so delicious dear…’its new version to me,Bookmarking this dear 🙂
Looks delicious, another curry to try out with bottle gourd..
Healthy and delicious curry.. Love the clicks, Siri 🙂
mouth-watering curry….
First time here, n i really like your blog. I was looking for a new dish with bottle gourd n this is surely appealing.
curry looks healthy n tasty…
I love Andra dishes, those palu posina kuras are simply yummilious. Loved ur step-step instructions. Good job, dear.
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hai siri.excellent dish rey …i just came across ur website now…definitely i will cook it tonight now….