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    Sorakaya Masala Kura | Bottle Gourd Curry in Ground Spices

    Published: May 21, 2011 · Modified: May 12, 2021 by Srivalli · 11 Comments

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    Today is the last day of BM#5 group 2. Somehow this month’s BM has been disturbed with the Blogger being down for a while and then life catching up with various things. I haven’t been able to check on all the BM posts. I have planned to check on them this week.

    Coming to the recipe today, remember the Bottle gourd Chutney that Amma’s friend made for us. She also made this dish as the main for Rotis. I have already posted a sorakaya kura which is very delicious with rotis. Imagine finding another one. I am giving the proportions exactly as how aunty shared with me. But do increase the spice if you want as hubby dear felt the curry needed little more spice.

    Sorakaya Masala Kura | Bottle Gourd Curry in Ground Spices

    Ingredients Needed:

    Ground Masala

    Fresh Coconut - 1/2 cup
    Poppy Seeds / Gasa gasa - 1 tsp
    Fried gram / Potukadali  / Pappulu - 1 tbsp
    Green chili - 4 nos
    Garlic - 4-5 cloves
    Coriander leaves  - few stalks

    For Gravy

    Sorakaya / Bottle Gourd - 1/2 kg
    Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
    Cumin Seeds / Jeera - 1/2 tsp
    Methi / Fenugreek Seeds - 1/4 tsp
    Onions - 1 medium
    Turmeric powder a pinch
    Curry leaves 4 -5
    Mustard Seeds  - 1/2 tsp
    Cooking Oil - 2- 3 tsp
    Salt to taste

    Method to prepare:

    Grind all the ingredients listed under ground masala as raw. Keep it aside.

    Peel the bottle gourd outer skin, wash and cut into 1 inch pieces. Keep it aside. Skin can be used for making tokku also.

    Heat a kadai with oil add Mustard, cumin seeds, Methi, Urad dal, curry leaves, finely chopped Onions. Fry till the onions turn to brown colour.

    Then add Sorakaya pieces, fry for few mins on high, add salt & turmeric. Mix well, simmer and cover to cook for 5 mins.

    Next add the ground masala, mix everything together and simmer for 2 mins. Then add the required water and pressure cook it for one whistle.

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    Sorakaya Masala Kura | Bottle Gourd Curry in Ground Spices

    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    Ground Masala

    • 1/2 cup Coconut Fresh
    • 1 tsp Poppy Seeds / Gasa gasa
    • 1 tbsp Fried Gram / Potukadali / Pappulu
    • 4 nos Green Chillies
    • 4 - 5 cloves Garlic
    • Coriander Leaves few stalks

    For Gravy

    • 1/2 kg Sorakaya / Bottle Gourd
    • 1/2 tsp Urad Dal
    • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera
    • 1/4 tsp Methi / Fenugreek Seeds
    • 1 medium Onions
    • A pinch Turmeric Powder
    • 4 - 5 Curry Leaves
    • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 2 - 3 tsp Cooking Oil
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    How to make Sorakaya Masala Kura

    • Grind all the ingredients listed under ground masala as raw. Keep it aside.
    • Peel the bottle gourd outer skin, wash and cut into 1 inch pieces. Keep it aside. Skin can be used for making tokku also.
    • Heat a kadai with cooking oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, methi, urad dal, curry leaves, finely chopped onions. Fry till the onions turn to brown colour.
    • Then, add Sorakaya pieces, fry for few mins on high, add salt and turmeric powder. Mix well, simmer and cover to cook for 5 mins.
    • Next, add the ground masala, mix everything together and simmer for 2 mins. Then, add the required water and pressure cook it for one whistle.
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    Comments

    1. Jay says

      May 22, 2011 at 1:53 am

      Ahh...this looks delicious...nice presentation dear..

      Reply
    2. harini-jaya says

      May 22, 2011 at 12:13 am

      Isn't it such a simple curry, yet delicious? I make the same way except for the addition of onions and it is liked by all !

      Reply
    3. sowmya's creative saga says

      May 22, 2011 at 1:10 am

      the spices you used sounds so good..am sure its delicious..

      Reply
    4. vaishali sabnani says

      May 22, 2011 at 1:30 am

      this one is really good .I make bottle gourd nearly twice a week...always looking for more variations!!thnx its a real help:))

      Reply
    5. Mélange says

      May 22, 2011 at 2:51 am

      I loved simplicity and flavour of the curry !

      Reply
    6. PriyaVaasu says

      May 22, 2011 at 7:21 am

      Looks yummy and pretty quickie to make!!!

      Reply
    7. Aarthi says

      May 22, 2011 at 11:24 am

      simple but tasty one..will try soon

      Reply
    8. Usha says

      May 22, 2011 at 12:54 pm

      Very simple curry and goes great with roti.

      Reply
    9. Vardhini says

      May 22, 2011 at 6:44 pm

      Simple and delicious. I have only made sambar or kootu with this vegetable. This is new.

      Reply
    10. Pavani says

      May 22, 2011 at 3:51 pm

      Sorakaya curry looks delicious. Adding masala with poppy seeds is interesting and after making Bengali dishes with poppy seeds, I've become a big fan of them. Will try your version soon.

      Reply
    11. Priya says

      May 22, 2011 at 3:57 pm

      Simple and delicious curryn,can have it with rice or rotis..

      Reply

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