Churakka (Bottle Gourd) Upperi

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• 1 nos Churakka Bottle gourd
• 2 Tspns Red Chilli Powder
• ¼ cup Onion preferably Pearl Onion — sliced
• ½ cup Coconut — grated
• 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
• Salt, to taste
• 1 Tspn Turmeric Powder
• 3-4 Tspns Coconut/Refined Oil
• 2 Tspns Bengalgram dhal (Kadalaparippu)

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Peel the Churakka and cut it into small pieces and wash it in normal water and Allow to remove water from the Churakka pieces.

2. Step 2

   Heat Oil and then add Bengal gram dhal and Cumin seeds in the oil and stir it well.

3. Step 3

   Add sliced Onion also.

4. Step 4

   Add Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Salt and stir it for about 3-5 minutes.

5. Step 5

   When the colour of this mix turns into golden, add the Churakka pieces and stir it further, cover it with a plate and allow to cook for about 10-15 minutes time.

6. Step 6

   When the upperi is cooked well, turn off the heat and add grated Coconut with itand serve as a side dish for lunch/dinner.