Anapakaya or Sorakaya Palu Posina Kura | Andhra Style Bottle Gourd Curry in Milk

Ingredients

• 400 Gms Lauki, Anapakaya, Sorakaya, or Bottle Gourd
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1/2 tsp Udad Dal or Minapa Pappu
• 1/2 tsp Chana Dal or Senaga Pappu
• 1/4 tsp Jeera, Jeelakarra or Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Rai, Avalu, or Mustard Seeds
• 2 or 3 Green Chillies
• 2 Pinches Turmeric
• 2 tsp Oil
• A Few Curry Leaves
• Salt to Taste

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Cutting the Bottle Gourd, Anapakaya, or Sorakaya ---

2. 2

   Peel the Anapakaya or bottle gourd.

3. 3

   Cut in quarters (4 pieces) along the length.

4. 4

   Discard the spongy portion in the centre and seeds, if any.

5. 5

   Cut the anapakaya or bottle gourd into 1/2 inch pieces.

6. 6

   Set aside.

7. 7

   --- Method to Make Anapakaya or Sorakaya Palu Posina Kura ---

8. 8

   In a kadhai, over medium flame, heat the oil.

9. 9

   Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.

10. 10

    Add the udad dal and chana dal.

11. 11

    Fry till golden brown.

12. 12

    Add the cumin seeds, curry leaves, slit green chillies, salt, and turmeric powder.

13. 13

    Stir-fry for a few seconds.

14. 14

    Add the anapakaya pieces.

15. 15

    Stir-fry for 5 minutes.

16. 16

    Add enough water to cover the anapakaya pieces.

17. 17

    Cover and let cook till the anapakaya pieces are cooked. When done, the pieces will have a transparent look and be easy to cut with a spoon but not mushy.

18. 18

    Turn the heat to low.

19. 19

    Add the milk.

20. 20

    Let the curry cook over low flame till the milk just starts to boil.

21. 21

    Turn off the heat and let the curry rest for 10 minutes.

22. 22

    Serve the Anapakaya or Sorakaya Palu Posina Kura with rotis or rice.