Bottle Gourd Raita

Ingredients:
Bottle Gourd - 500 gms
Curd - 250 gm
Cumin powder - 2 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp (chopped)
Green Chillies - 5-6 (finely chopped)

Method:

• Peel and grate bottle gourd. Leave out the soft pulpy material in the center.
• Boil the grated gourd till tender. Drain the water completely.
• Let it cool and squeeze out the excess water.
• Beat the curd till smooth. Add boiled gourd, green chilli, coriander leaves, salt, chilli powder and cumin powder.
• Mix well.
• Serve.