1/3cupCoconut, desiccated, no sugarYou can use freshly grated, but in lockdown, I used the dried desiccated coconut.
1/3 cupCoconut cream
1/3 cupRaisinsOptional, I just like the sweet surprises in a savory curry dish.
Instructions
Heat the ghee (or oil) in a kadai pan; add the cumin seeds and let them sputter, then add the ginger paste (fresh or jar), stir and cook a few seconds.
Add the powdered spices (chili, turmeric, coriander & garam masala) stir and cook on low heat a few minutes being careful not to burn.
Add the chopped bottle gourd and tomatoes to the spices and stir to coat the chopped vegetable. Continue to stir and cook until the chopped vegetables soften, about 4 -5 minutes.
Add the vegetable broth, stir and then cover, simmer for about 10 - 20 minutes, until the vegetales are nice and soft.
Add the coconut milk, dessicated coconut and raisins. Stir and cook about 3 -4 minutes until a desired consistency is acheived.
Notes
Lockdown lunch, Day 41Crispy fried rice with Coconut Curry Bottle Gourd and a small Spinach Fusion Soup.