Sorakaya Pachadi (Andhra Style Bottle Gourd Chutney)

Sorakaya Pachadi or Andhra Style Bottle Gourd Chutney is a simple, spicy chutney that goes well with idli, dosa or dal rice. Here is how to make Sorakaya Pachadi Recipe or Sorakaya Chutney.

What is Sorayaka?

Sorakaya is Lauki, Doodhi or Bottle Gourd which is a long melon and is a water vegetable, since 90% of it is water. It is very good for health and nutritious.

Sorakaya or Bottle Gourd has cooling properties and hence it is consumed mostly during summers and not during winters and monsoon.

If made during winter months, ingredients like sesame seeds, green chillies etc are added to it.

Often, the vegetable is used to make a gravy dish or in koftas, but this chutney too is a wonderful versatile way to use this vegetable.

Lauki helps in digestion, takes care of the urinary system, is refreshing drink in summers and even helps manage stress.

I have used bottle gourd quite a bit in my preparations, to make Indian flatbread or Lauki Thepla, in sweets as Lauki Kheer, Lauki Nazakat, a rich gravy and as a part of several vegetables dishes.

So waiting for what? Here is how to make Lauki Ki Chutney  or Sorakaya Pachadi.

What is Sorakaya Pachadi?

Sorakaya pachadi is Andhra Style chutney made using Bottle Gourd.

Variations of Sorakaya Chutney

You can try a few variations of this Sorakaya Pachadi or lauki Chutney and make a new flavour all together.

Add some curd in the chutney and make Sorakaya Perugu Pachadi or Sorakaya Curd Chutney.

Add some tomato and make Sorakaya Tomato Pachadi.

You can also add onion or a mix of onion and tomato and make your own variation.

During winters, sesame seeds are added to this chutney. They give warmth to this chutney and hence it is suitable to eat during winters.

Add some ridge gourd or beerakaya along with bottle gourd and make Beerakaya Sorakaya Pachadi.

What to serve with Sorakaya Pachadi?

This chutney can be served with Dal Rice, chapati or Paratha. It also goes well with dosa or idli.

I sometimes even slather it on my sandwiches.

You might also like

Pineapple Pachadi

Beetroot Pachadi

Mor Kuzhambu

Tomato Pachadi

Dry Garlic Chutney

Sweet Tomato Chutney

How to make Sorakaya Pachadi Step by Step

Heat a tsp of oil in a pan.

Add lauki and salt and cover and cook lauki until it is softened.

Add all the ingredients along with Lauki in a grinder and grind to make a smooth chutney.

Heat oil in pan.

Once the oil is hot, add chana dal and mustard seeds and let it fry until it turns slightly brown.

Add dry red chilli and curry leaves and let them crackle for a few seconds.

Switch off the heat and add red chilli powder. Immediately pour the tempering over the chutney.

Sorakaya Pachadi Recipe

4.67 from 3 votes

Print

Sorakaya pachadi

Sorakaya Pachadi or Lauki Chutney is a simple, yet delicious Andhra style bottle gourd chutney.

Course Accompaniment

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 56 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 200 g Lauki/ Bottle gourd Finely chopped
• 1 tsp Oil
• 2-3 Green chilli
• 1/4 cup Fresh coriander
• 3-4 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 inch Ginger chopped
• Tamarind Gooseberry sized ball soaked in little water
• 1 tsp Jaggery
• Salt To taste

For the tempering

• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Chana dal
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 3-4 Dry red chillies
• 10-12 Curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder

Instructions

1. Heat a tsp of oil in a pan.

2. Add lauki and salt and cover and cook lauki on low heat until it is softened.
   

3. Add all the ingredients along with lauki in a grinder and grind to make a smooth chutney.
   

For the tempering

1. Heat oil in pan.

2. Once the oil is hot, add chana dal and mustard seeds and let it fry until it turns slightly brown.
   

3. Add dry red chilli and curry leaves and let them crackle for a few seconds.
   

4. Switch off the heat and add red chilli powder.
   

5. Immediately pour the tempering over the chutney.

6. Mix well and serve with Rice, Dal or Paratha.
   

Recipe Notes

Add some curd in the chutney and make Sorakaya Perugu Pachadi or Sorakaya Curd Chutney.

Add some tomato and make Sorakaya Tomato Pachadi.

You can also add onion or a mix of onion and tomato and make your own variation.

During winters, sesame seeds are added to this chutney. They give warmth to this chutney and hence it is suitable to eat during winters.

Add some ridge gourd or beerakaya along with bottle gourd and make Beerakaya Sorakaya Pachadi.

Nutrition Facts

Sorakaya pachadi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Sodium 56mg2%

Potassium 115mg3%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Vitamin A 390IU8%

Vitamin C 68.1mg83%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Are you making this recipe? I LOVE to see your creations so snap a photo and tag Whiskaffair on Instagram with the hashtag #Whiskaffair and please give a star rating below ★. You can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for more such easy recipes.