HOW TO MAKE BOTTLE GOURD RICE BALLS GRAVY - WITH PARAMBARIYAM HEALTHY FOODS

                                    HOW TO MAKE BOTTLE GOURD RICE BALLS GRAVY

                                                 (SURAIKAI  ARISI URUNDAI KOOTU)

        Kootu is a South Indian dish made of vegetables and Rice balls.  This kootu is very simple, easy to prepare and is also very healthy and light. It needs no oil except for seasoning.  It can be had with rice, Today we will learn how to make suraikai arisi urundai kootu following this easy recipe.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sorakkai is rich in Vitamins B and Vitamin C, sodium, iron and potassium. It helps in maintaining a healthy heart and brings down bad cholesterol levels. It is also beneficial for diabetic patients as it stabilizes the blood sugar level and maintains blood pressure.     

       

INGREDIENTS:

Rice                 -  250g   

Bottle gouzrd     -  500g

Coconut           -  2 cups

Red chilli         -   2

Curry leaves     -  As required

Urud dall          -  1 tspn

Mustard seeds  -  1 tspn

Oil                    -  For seasoning

Salt                   -  To taste

                                       

METHOD:

Soak the rice for two hours. And graind them coarsely 

   

            

Make small sized balls from the dough.

Chop the bottle gourd in to cubes.

PREPARATION:

In a pan add 400 ml of water and boil it for 5 to 10 mts. Add bottle gourd cubes to that hot water and boil it for 10 mts .

Now add rice balls and boil it for another 10 mts

Ensure whether it has been cooked or not by take it outside and press it and check.  Now add coconut and salt

                                                        

At last seasoning it with Mustard seeds, urudhal, Red chilli, Curry leaves

                                                    .

                                                       

 You can add with white rice