Sorakkai paal curry | sorakkai paal kootu | bottle gourd curry | paal kuzhambu Healthy and tasty bottle gourd kootu | stew | curry | gravy | dal a tasty South Indian kootu varieties. Traditional postpartum kootu without coconut
Why bottle gourd?
Bottle gourd (also known as lauki, doodhi, or calabash) offers several health benefits:
Why pathiya samayal?
Pathiya Samayal is a term we use it for the well-balanced diet that we follow for lactating moms for better digestion and to prevent colic in babies. Though pathiya samayal is widely prepared for new moms it is also made when someone is sick or has some digestion problem. Moong dal is widely prepared for patients recovering from jaundice.
Why Pathiya Kootu?
As I mentioned in my payatham Paruppu podi recipe moong dal is one ingredient that is often used in postpartum recipes. Mild pathiya kootu with moong dal tastes great with podi varieties such as Paruppu podi, karveppilai podi, Dhaniya podi. Also, kootu is a great side for Kuzhambu varieties such as marundhu Kuzhambu, Poondu Kuzhambu, and karveppilai Kuzhambu. Kootu recipe collection in TMF
How to make a perfect sorakka pathiya kootu
No red Chilli/ green chili for pathiya kootu Pathiya kootu is always prepared with pepper spice If you want mushy dal cook the dal and vegetables separately Postpartum kootu is tempered with ghee skip coconut oil No coconut for pathiya kootu Less spicy and prepared with minimal Use moong dal for kootu. Avoid channa dal/ Toor Dal If Kootu is watery add rice flour or urad dal flour to thickness. Avoid roasted gram or besan flour or maida
Other pathiya kootu variations?
Today I have prepared kootu with bottle gourd. Instead of ridge gourd, Snake gourd, broad beans, fresh small Brinjal, and drumstick kootu can also be prepared. Avoid cabbage, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes as they are gassy vegetables.
When it comes to the spice mix. Pepper-cumin powder is one most commonly used. If you prefer some variation use little urad dal for consistency and taste like Poricha kootu but avoid coconut
Can I use coconut milk?
Yes, coconut milk gives a different taste. You can adjust according to your taste.
Ingredients:
1 Bottle gourd, peeled and diced 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon Moong dal 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder 2 garlic 1/4 cup onion Curry leaves Coriander leaves
How to sorakkai Paal curry with step-by-step pictures:
Rinse dal well and soak Heat oil and add mustard seeds; splutter
Add cumin seeds, green chilli, and curry leaves; splutter
Furthermore, add onion and garlic; saute till translucent
Add sorakkai; quick mix Furthermore add turmeric powder, moong dal, and water; mix well and boil
Add salt and milk; boil well till curry comes together
