BOTTLEGOURD WITH DRY PRAWNS

MY CLICKS

required:bottlegourd-1 kg peeled and diced,green chillies-2 slit,red chilli pd-1 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-2 sprigs,oil-1&1/2 tbsp,dried prawns-1/2 cup,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,water-1/2 th cup to 3/4 th cup depending on the freshness of the bottlegourd

method

wash the cleaned dry prawns nicely and let them soak in water for 30 min.heat the oil in a pressure cooker.pop the mustards and tip in the cumin seeds.add the onions and green chillies.when the onions are light brown in colour add the ginger&garlic paste and fry for a min.later add the dry prawns and fry for another min.tip in the bottlegourd,turmeric pd,salt,red chilli pd,water and close the lid.after a whistle turn off the stove and let the pressure go down.open the lid and if it is very watery turn on the stove to reduce and then adjust the salt.