Name: Sorakaya Thokku Pachadi (Andhra / Telangana Style) recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Peel of 1 medium size lauki (Bottle Gourd); 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1-2 green chilies, chopped; 1 tbsp. sesame seeds; 1 tbsp. fresh grated coconut; 1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder; 1 tsp. red chili powder; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; 2 tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 tsp. urad dal; 1 tsp. lime juice

ABOUT Sorakaya Thokku Pachadi (Andhra / Telangana Style) RECIPE

Bottle Gourd / Lauki Peel Chutney or Sorakaya Thokku Pachadi in the local Telugu lingo is a very delicious chutney made from the peels which is generally discarded. These peels have a lot of nutrients and fibre in them, so what better way than to use them in our daily menu.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Peel of 1 medium size lauki (Bottle Gourd)
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
1-2 green chilies, chopped
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder
1 tsp. red chili powder
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
salt to taste
2 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tsp. urad dal
1 tsp. lime juice

Instructions

Dry roast the sesame seeds for a few seconds. keep aside. Heat 1 tbsp. oil and fry the garlic till it changes colour.
Add the green chilies and the peel. Saute on a low flame for 10-12 minutes. Switch off the flame and add all the powdered spices. Mix well and leave aside to cool.
When it has cooled down, grind along with the roasted sesame seeds, coconut and required quantity of water into a smooth paste.
Heat remaining oil and temper with the mustard seeds. After it stops spluttering, add the curry leaves and urad dal. Saute till light brown and then pour this tempering over the ground chutney.
Add the lime juice and mix well. Serve as a side dish or as a dip. It can also be had with hot steamed rice and ghee or with chapatis.

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