Sorakaya Pulusu | Bottlegourd in Tamarind Gravy

Sorakaya / Bottlegourd / Lauki Pulusu is a delicious tamarind based gravy. I prepare this pulusu which tastes little sweet and tangy. Sorakayi pulusu is a nice combination with mudda pappu (thick dal) which comes under a traditional andhra meal usually done during festivals or any pujas.

Cooking Time 30 min
Serves 2 - 3 Persons

Ingredients:

Sorakaya (chopped)	1 med
Onion (chopped)	1 Big
Green Chillies (chopped)	3
Tamarind	1 lemon sized
Red chilli pwd	1 Tsp
Turmeric	⅛ Tsp
Jaggery (Shredded)	½ Tsp
Coriander leaves	For Garnishing
Salt	To Taste

For Seasoning:

Dried Red chillies	2
Garlic (minced)	1 Clove
Urad dal	½ Tsp
Cumin seeds (Jeera)	½  Tsp
Mustard seeds	1 Tsp
Curry Leaves	Few
Oil	2 Tbsp

Process:

• Heat oil in a pan, add red chillies, urad dal, cumin, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• Now add chopped onions & green chillies and fry them until golden brown color.
• Add the chopped sorakaya pieces, turmeric, red chilli pwd & salt. Cover the pan and cook for 5 min under medium flame.
• Add the juice extracted from tamarind plus some water. Cover and cook until the pieces are soft.
• Add sugar & turn off the heat.
• Serve hot with rice and mudda pappu. (mudda pappu is a great combination)