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Sorekai palya recipe

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Discover the delightful Sorekai palya recipe, also known as bottle gourd stir fry, presented on our recipe website with detailed instructions, step-by-step pictures, and an accompanying video. Sorekai hesaru bele palya, or sorekayi palya, combines the goodness of bottle gourd, moong dal, coconut, red chili, and mustard seeds. This flavorful dish of bottle gourd and moong dal sabzi pairs excellently with rice or chapati and is not only delicious but also a healthy choice.
Bottle gourd, also known as sorekai, is highly beneficial for health and has been hailed as one of the healthiest vegetables. It aids in cooling the body, supports weight loss, alleviates stomach issues, and helps in combating urinary infections. Additionally, it contributes to a healthy heart and aids in stress relief. Embrace the goodness of bottle gourd by indulging in this nourishing Sorekai palya recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium sized sorekai or bottle gourd
  • 1/4 cup moong dal or hesarubele
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1 - 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 red chili
  • 1 - 2 green chillies
  • A big pinch of turmeric powder
  • A big pinch of asafoetida
  • 4-5 curry leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut
  • Salt as per your taste
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Instructions
 

  • Soak moong dal (hesaru bele) for 10 minutes.
  • Wash, peel and chop the bottle gourd. If the seeds are hard then discard them.
  • Next heat oil in a frying pan. Add in 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp urad dal and 1 red chilli.
  • Wait until mustard seeds splutter. Add in slit green chilli and curry leaves.
  • Next add in chopped bottle gourd. Give a quick mix.
  • Also add in soaked moong dal and give a quick mix.
  • Add in turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt.
  • Add 1/4 cup of water and bring it to boil.
  • Close the lid and cook until soft.
  • Stir in between and cook until soft under low flame. Add in grated coconut. Optionally you can add some coriander leaves.
  • Give a quick mix. Switch off the stove. Serve it with hot steaming rice or chapathi.
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