🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Sorakaya Senagapappu Kura

Name: Sorakaya Senagapappu Kura
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 48 min
Total time: 69 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 2, finely chopped Onion; 3, chopped Tomato; 2 Green Chili; 1 cup, soaked overnight Chickpeas; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 2 sprigs Curry Leaves; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 2 cups, cubed Bottle Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

Bottle gourd and chana dal curry with coconut finish, the Andhra sorakaya kura. A proper gravy curry — the kind that demands something bread-shaped for mopping. Ladle over steamed rice with sliced onions on the side.

Prep 21 min Cook 48 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato3, chopped
Green Chili2
Chickpeas1 cup, soaked overnight
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Curry Leaves2 sprigs
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Bottle Gourd2 cups, cubed

Optional extras

Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Soften the onions over medium heat till they slump and turn bronze at the edges.
2
Add ginger garlic paste with a splash of water and scrape up the browned bits.
3
Add the tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powder; fry till the masala darkens and splits.
4
Add the bottle gourd with the chickpeas, coat well, pour in hot water to just cover and simmer till tender.
5
Kill the heat and let it sit; finish with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon at the table.

Chef's tip

The oil separating from the masala is your doneness signal — never skip that stage.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Abhiruchi - Sorakaya Senagapappu Iguru - సొరకాయ శనగపప్పు ఇగురు · on YouTube