Soy-Free Sorakkai Chutney

Elevate your South Indian spread with this hearty and flavorful Soy-Free Sorakkai Chutney, a delightful way to incorporate the nutrient-rich bottle gourd into your meals. This recipe blends tenderly cooked bottle gourd with golden-roasted chana dal, aromatic curry leaves, and the tangy zest of tamarind pulp, all harmonized with the creamy richness of fresh coconut. A fragrant tempering of mustard seeds and asafoetida in coconut oil tops off this vibrant chutney, making it an irresistible accompaniment for dosa, idli, or steamed rice. With its gluten-free and soy-free preparation, this chutney is as inclusive as it is delicious, ready in just 30 minutes for a wholesome addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Bottle gourd (sorakkai), peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 2 pieces Dry red chilies
• 1 tablespoon Chana dal (split chickpeas)
• 1 teaspoon Tamarind pulp
• 2 tablespoons Grated fresh coconut
• 5 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 piece Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon Additional coconut oil for tempering

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chana dal and dry red chilies to the pan, and sauté until the dal becomes golden brown.

Step 3

Add the curry leaves and garlic clove, sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the diced bottle gourd (sorakkai) and cook for 5-6 minutes until it softens slightly.

Step 5

Add the tamarind pulp, grated coconut, and salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes longer, stirring to combine everything.

Step 6

Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, then transfer it to a blender. Add 1/2 cup water and blend into a smooth chutney. Adjust salt if needed.

Step 7

For tempering, heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add asafoetida and mix for a few seconds.

Step 8

Pour the tempering over the prepared chutney and stir to combine.

Step 9

Serve the soy-free sorakkai chutney with dosa, idli, or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(661.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	365.6

Total Fat 25.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2382.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 15.4g
Protein 6.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 165.4mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 976.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 33.6%