Bottle gourd Mor kootu is a creamy South Indian dish made by cooking tender bottle gourd with a coconut-cumin paste and curd. Seasoned with spices, it offers a balance of flavors and is light yet satisfying. Ideal as a side or main dish, it’s nutritious and easy to prepare, best enjoyed with rice.
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This is my grand-daughter’s preparation for a Christmas Party. Cut the banana into small slices as shown in the pictures. Then cut the head of the strawberries and make it flat on one side. Now insert the fruits into the skewers or tooth picks and arrange it on a plate. […]
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