How long does Sorakkai Poriyal take?

37 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 22 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sorakkai Poriyal serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Sorakkai Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Sorakkai Poriyal spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Sorakkai Poriyal?

1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 4 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 600 grams Bottle Gourd, 15 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sorakkai Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sorakkai Poriyal?

About 82 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sorakkai Poriyal

Name: Sorakkai Poriyal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; 2 grams Curry leaves; 4 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 8 Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 600 grams Bottle Gourd; 1 tsp Salt; 100 ml Water, For Cooking; 15 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; 4 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

37 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 22 min

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Also known as sorakkai palya, lauki ki sabzi, sorakkai fry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Sorakkai poriyal with bottle gourd, shallots, coconut and mustard tempering. This mild vegetarian side dish serves 4 and takes about 35 minutes to cook.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Oil2 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Green Chilli, Slit4 grams
Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped8
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Bottle Gourd600 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Cooking100 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated15 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped4 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	82kcal	328kcal
Protein	2.1g	8.4g
Carbohydrate	10g	42g
Fat	4.2g	17g
Fibre	2.2g	8.8g
Sugar	2g	8g

Method

1
Wash the bottle gourd and green chilli. Peel the bottle gourd and remove the soft centre. Cut it into small cubes, slit the green chilli and break the dry red chilli. Taste a small piece of the raw gourd first; if it is bitter, do not use it.
2
Peel and finely chop the shallots. Wash and drain the curry leaves and coriander leaves, then finely chop the coriander. Grate the coconut and keep the spices and salt ready. Pat the curry leaves dry so they do not splutter in hot oil.
3
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they splutter. Add urad dal, dry red chilli, curry leaves and green chilli, and fry for 30 seconds until the dal turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesGreen Chilli
4
Add the chopped shallots and fry on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until they turn soft and lightly golden.
Small Onion (Shallots)
5
Add turmeric powder, bottle gourd, salt and water. Mix well, cover and cook on medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes until the bottle gourd is soft but still holds its shape.
Turmeric PowderBottle GourdSaltWater
6
Remove the lid and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until the excess water dries. Add grated coconut and coriander leaves. Mix gently and cook for 1 minute until the poriyal is dry.
Coconut (Grated)Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Sorakkai Poriyal take?: 37 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 22 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sorakkai Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sorakkai Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sorakkai Poriyal spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Sorakkai Poriyal?: 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 4 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 600 grams Bottle Gourd, 15 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sorakkai Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sorakkai Poriyal?: About 82 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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