Bottleguard/Sorakkai Kootu with Peanuts

Bottleguard kootu with chana dhal and peanuts is a perfect way to cook.The channa dhal and peanut adds a nutty flavour and offers a bite to the texture.This curry can be made on the stovetop or using the pressure cooker. I prefer the stove top method because it won't be overcooked.Here is how my MIL makes it...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Sorakkai/Bottleguard-1small(Chopped into medium pieces)
2.Onion-1(Chopped)
3.Tomato-1(chopped)
4.Channa dhal-1cup
5.Roasted Peanuts-1/2cup
6.Garlic-4cloves
7.Chilli powder-2tbs
8.Corriander powder-1tbs
9.Seasoning -Vadagam
10.Salt as needed
11.Oil

UTENSIL:
Big pot

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First grind the roasted peanuts with garlic coarsly and keep it aside.
• Now In a small pot cook chana dhal untill half cooked.
• In this add chopped sorakai,onion,tomato,salt,chilli powder and corriander and turmeric powder let it cook untill the vegetable are well done.
• At this stage add grinded peanut powder and mix well.
• Meanwhile in a another small pan do the seasoning with vadagam with little oil and pour it into the cooked vegetable gravy and garnish with corriander leaves.

GOES WELL WITH:

     White rice and chapathi