Haalugumbala kaayi Bajji/ Bottle Gourd Raita

 Here is a North Canara ( Uttara Kannada) style healthy raita for you prepared of Bottle Gourd.I learn t this from my mom.Give it try. Enjoy.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely chopped Bottle Gourd
• 1 finely chopped Onion
• 2-3 tbsp grated Coconut
• 1 cup Yogourt
• salt to taste
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For tempering

• 1 tsp cooking Oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2-3 green Chilies chopped

Method:

• Cook the chopped Bottle Gourd in water with some salt until tender.Allow to cool.
• Finely grind the Coconut into thick paste using some water,mix with cooked Bottle Gourd.
• Now add chopped Onion, Yogourt,adjust the Salt to taste.
• Temper with Mustard and green Chilies. 
• Serve with rice.