Bottle Gourd Sasive Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Peel and chop the bottle gourd into small pieces.
• STEP 2.In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
• STEP 3.Add chopped bottle gourd and cook until tender.
• STEP 4.In a blender, grind coconut, green chilies, and ginger to a smooth paste.
• STEP 5.Add the coconut paste to the cooked bottle gourd and mix well.
• STEP 6.In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt with salt and turmeric powder.
• STEP 7.Add the yogurt mixture to the pan and simmer for a few minutes.
• STEP 8.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cook the bottle gourd until it is soft and tender.
• Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• You can add a pinch of sugar to balance the tanginess of the yogurt.

Storage and Serving

• Bottle Gourd Sasive can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the curry before serving and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with steamed rice or roti for a delicious and wholesome meal.