## South Indian Style Sorakkai Kootu Recipe – Bottle Gourd Cooked with Lentils (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **South Indian Style Sorakkai Kootu Recipe – Bottle Gourd Cooked with Lentils** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Side Dish**, this dish is **Diabetic Friendly** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Diabetic Friendly
### Ingredients for South Indian Style Sorakkai Kootu Recipe – Bottle Gourd Cooked with Lentils:
* 2 cups Bottle gourd (lauki) – diced small
* 1/4 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/4 cup Fresh coconut
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 2 Red Chilli powder
* 1 teaspoon Sunflower Oil
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
* 1 Dry Red Chilli – broken into half
* 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
* 2 sprig Curry leaves
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make South Indian Style Sorakkai Kootu Recipe – Bottle Gourd Cooked with Lentils:
1. switch off the heat and release the pressure naturally.
2. Add the ingredients mentioned in the list to be ground into a coarse paste, which is fresh coconut, cumin seeds and red chilli powder.
3. Once the pressure is released, add this paste into the cooked mixture and give it a stir.
4. Cook it for 2 minutes and switch off the stove.
5. For the Tadka, heat a skillet with oil and crackle the mustard seeds and urad dal, add the rest of the ingredients and then pour this over the Sorakkai Kootu and serve.
6. Serve the South Indian Style Sorakkai Kootu Recipe (Bottle Gourd Cooked with Lentils Recipe) along with Steamed Rice and Parappu Rasam to enjoy a comforting meal.
### Tips for the Best South Indian Style Sorakkai Kootu Recipe – Bottle Gourd Cooked with Lentils:
* 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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