Ingredients:

• Bottle Gourd – 1, peeled and cubed, with core removed
• Red Chillies – 3-4
• Coriander seeds – 2 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Black pepper Corns – 1/2 tsp
• Oil – 3 tbsp
• Mustard – 1 tsp
• Curry leaves – few
• Asafoetida – 1/2 tsp
• Tamarind paste – 1 tsp
• salt to taste

Method:

1. Roast red chillies, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds and pepper corns in 2 tsp of oil and powder coarsely.
2. Heat remaining oil and add mustard. When it splutters, add curry leaves and asafoetida.
3. After few seconds, add the bottle gourd pieces and salt.
4. Add the spice powder, cover and cook on a low flame till the vegetable is tender.
5. Mix tamarind paste with 1 tbsp of hot water and add.
6. Simmer without covering till cooked.