Karnataka Style Sorakkai Palya Recipe
Karnataka Style Sorakkai Palya, or bottle gourd curry, is a comforting, traditional dish often enjoyed with rice or sambar. It blends the simplicity of ingredients like gourd, tomatoes, and curry leaves with the robust flavors of sambar powder, red chili, and cumin seeds to create a wholesome, flavorful curry. Follow this recipe to bring the essence of Karnataka’s vegetarian cuisine to your table.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bottle gourd (Sorakkai) | 1, peeled and chopped |
| Tomato | 1, chopped |
| Cumin seeds | 1 tsp |
| Turmeric powder | 1 tsp |
| Red chili powder | 1 tsp |
| Sambar powder | 2 tbsp |
| Curry leaves | 1 sprig |
| Salt | To taste |
| Oil | As required |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Proteins | 3 g |
| Fats | 5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
Preparation and Cooking Time
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 40 minutes |
Servings
- Serves: 3
Cuisine
- Karnataka (South Indian)
Dietary Information
- Course: Lunch
- Dietary Preference: Vegetarian
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by peeling and chopping the bottle gourd (Sorakkai) and tomato. Set aside.
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Heat Oil: Place a pressure cooker over medium heat, add oil, and let it warm up.
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Temper Spices: Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and curry leaves, allowing them to sizzle and infuse the oil with flavor for about 10 seconds.
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Cook Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes along with a pinch of salt. Sauté until the tomatoes become soft and mushy, which will take about 3-4 minutes.
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Add Spices and Gourd: Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and sambar powder, mixing well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed. Then, add the chopped bottle gourd and stir again to coat it thoroughly with the spices.
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Add Water and Pressure Cook: Pour in 1/2 cup of water, mix everything well, and close the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook the curry on medium heat until you hear 3 whistles.
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Release Pressure and Serve: Allow the pressure to release naturally. Once done, open the cooker and give the curry a final stir.
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Serving Suggestion: Serve the Karnataka Style Sorakkai Palya warm, ideally with a side of Kirai Sambar and steamed rice for a satisfying South Indian meal.
Enjoy this Karnataka-style Sorakkai Palya as part of a wholesome and flavorful lunch or dinner, perfect for fans of South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
