## Sorakkai Puli Kuzhambu Recipe – Tangy Bottle Gourd Curry (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Sorakkai Puli Kuzhambu Recipe – Tangy Bottle Gourd Curry** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Sorakkai Puli Kuzhambu Recipe – Tangy Bottle Gourd Curry:
* 1 Bottle gourd (lauki) – peeled and diced into chunks
* 12 Shallots – quartered
* 1 Drumstick – cut into 1 inch size pieces
* 1 Tomato – roughly chopped
* 3 cloves Garlic – whole
* 1 inch Ginger – finely chopped
* 2 cups Tamarind Water
* 2 teaspoons Sambar Powder
* Salt – to taste
* 1 teaspoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves – roughly torn
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Sorakkai Puli Kuzhambu Recipe – Tangy Bottle Gourd Curry:
1. we will make this recipe in a Pressure Cooker.
2. Add all the main ingredient including bottle gourd, shallots, drumstick, tomato, garlic, ginger, tamarind water, ginger, sambar powder and salt into the pressure cooker, add the salt and about 1 cup of water.
3. Cover the pressure cooker, place the weight on and pressure cook until you hear about 3 whistles.
4. After about 3 whistles, turn off the heat.
5. Allow the cooker to rest, until the pressure releases completely.
6. Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and give the ingredients a stir.
7. Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste.
8. Transfer the Sorakkai Puli Kuzhambu into a serving bowlOur next step is to make the seasoning for the Kuzhambu.
9. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a small pan; once the oil if heated, add the mustard seeds and fenugreek leaves.
10. Allow them to crackle and roast for a few seconds.
11. Once roasted stir in the curry leaves and turn off the heat.
12. Pour the seasoning over the Sorakkai Puli Kuzhambu and give it a stir.
13. Serve Sorakkai Puli Kuzhambu Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Elai Vadam and Masala Chaas for an everyday meal.
### Tips for the Best Sorakkai Puli Kuzhambu Recipe – Tangy Bottle Gourd Curry:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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