This kootu made with bottle guard (suraikai) and coconut milk goes well with vatha kuzhambu.
Vathal Kuzhambu
Difficulty: EasyThis tangy gravy is made with garlic, tamarind and vathal is served with rice.
Suraikai Paal Kootu
Course: KootuCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: EasyServings
5
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
15
minutesThis kootu made with bottle guard (suraikai) and coconut milk goes well with vatha kuzhambu.
Ingredients
Suraikai (Bottle gourd) – a small one
Coconut milk – Half cup
Coconut gratings – 1 tablespoon
Green chillies – 2 Nos
Jeera – 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds -1 teaspoon
Urad dhal – 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves – few
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Oil- 2 teaspoon
Directions
- Remove the skin, inner white portion and seeds from the bottlegourd. Cut it into small bits.
- Grind coconut, green chillies and jeera to a fine paste.
- In a kadai put the oil and when it is hot add mustard seeds.
- When it pops up add urad dhal and fry till it turns light brown.
- Add curry leaves and bottlegourd pieces.
- Add salt and sprinkle a handful of water and close with lid. Cook on low flame.
- When the vegetable is soft, add the ground coconut paste and stir well. Allow to boil.
- Then add coconut milk and mix well.
- Cook for two to three minutes and then remove.