Bottle gourd coconut masala (Lauki nariyal masala)

Ingredients:Bottle gourd cut to cubes-2 cups,Grated coconut-1 cup, Cinnamon stick-2 pcs of 2” size, Fennel seeds-1 spoon, Curry leaves-few, Shallots-6, Red chilli powder-1 tea spoon, Oil-3 table spoon, Garlic-4 crushed, Onion-1 medium size sliced, Turmeric ½ teaspoon, Salt-to taste Method: Heat 2 table spoon of oil in a pan. When medium hot add coconut and shallots a sauté for 3 mnts, when it starts to turn colour add curry leaves,fennel seeds and cinnamon . Roast in slow fire till oil starts coming out. Now turn off fire and add chilli powder . Grind this to coarse powder and keep aside. In the same pan heat the balance oil, add onion when translucent add garlic and sauté for 2 mts. To this add the bottle gourd cubes , turmeric and salt stir well. Cover it and cook in slow fire till the gourd is tender . (no need to add water if cooked in medium flame). Now make a well in the middle put masala and close the well. Cook for 2 more mts. Mix it well and take out from stove. Garnish with green coriander. This can be served with any type of rotis , or rice items.