Bottle Gourd Peanut Curry | Sorakkai Verkadalai Masala
Discover the perfect harmony of flavors in our Bottle Gourd Peanut Curry recipe. This delectable vegan dish combines the mild sweetness of bottle gourd with the rich, nutty goodness of peanuts, creating a delightful and nutritious culinary experience. Try it today for a wholesome and satisfying meal!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 111kcal
Equipment
- 1 Heavy Bottomed Pan
- 1 Mixer Grinder
Ingredients
- 1 nos Bottle Gourd small, cubed
- 1½ teaspoon Salt adjust to your taste1
- ¼ cup Water
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 nos Onion small, finely chopped
- 1 nos Tomato finely chopped
- 2 nos Green Chili
For Peanut Masala Powder
- 1 teaspoon Jeera
- 2 nos Red Chili
- ¼ cup Peanuts
For Tempering
- 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
Making of Peanut Powder Masala
- Begin by heating a heavy-bottomed pan. Add 1 teaspoon Jeera , 2 nos Red Chili, and ¼ cup Peanuts to the pan. Dry roast them until the peanuts are fried nicely. Take them to a mixer jar.
- After allowing the ingredients to cool down, grind them into a fine powder using a mixer grinder. Set this powder aside for later use.
Making of the Curry
- Start by heating a pan and adding 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil. Once the oil reaches an optimal temperature, introduce the 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds, allowing them to sizzle and pop in the fragrant oil. As they release their aromatic essence, gently add the 2 nos Green Chili and 1 sprig Curry leaves, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors in the pan.
- In the same pan, add 1 nos Onion (finely chopped) and sauté them over medium heat until they turn translucent. Once the onions have reached this stage, introduce the chopped 1 nos Tomato and thoroughly combine them with the onions. Sprinkle in the ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder, allowing this aromatic mixture to simmer and cook until it's mushy.
- Next, gently add the cubed 1 nos Bottle Gourd to the onion-tomato gravy, ensuring an even coating of the flavorful mixture over the gourd. Sprinkle ¼ cup Water and the appropriate amount of Salt (~1½ teaspoon Salt, adjust to your taste) , and blend these ingredients meticulously. Cover the pan and allow the curry to cook over medium flame, maintaining occasional checks. At regular intervals, remove the lid and give the contents a gentle stir to ensure even cooking and the infusion of all those wonderful flavors.
- Once the bottle gourd is tender and thoroughly cooked, check for its doneness. At this stage, introduce the ground peanut powder into the curry, ensuring a thorough and delightful incorporation of this nutty goodness. Mix everything together harmoniously, and then switch off the flame. Your tantalizing Bottle Gourd Peanut Curry is now ready to be served, a delectable fusion of flavors and textures that's sure to delight your taste buds. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 684IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg