• 1 small size bottle gourd ( peel the skin )
• 1/2 tsp kalonji ( onion seeds )
• 1/2 tsp haldi powder
• 2 green chilies chopped
• 1 tbsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp jeera powder
• Salt as needed
• 1 tbsp mustard oil

1. First, wash the bottle gourd properly. Peel it and soak it in lukewarm water for a few minutes.
2. Heat oil in a Kadai. Fry bottle gourd skin with salt and saute it for a few minutes. Once it is done. Keep aside.
3. Cool it and transfer to a grinder and grind it into a paste. In the same Kadai. Heat 1 tbsp mustard oil. Add kalonji and cumin seeds fry for a few minutes.
4. Add the ground paste. Then add Haldi powder, red chilly powder, and salt. Mix....well. and fry till it is dry.
5. No need of adding water. Now it is done. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves. Transfer to a bowl.
6. Ready to serve....with....hot...steam rice...
7. Cool it and grind it into a paste.

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