All things traditional SOREKAI KOOTU Sadly, the upcoming regional new year festivals fall during the second Covid wave, and hence, it’s wise to celebrate at home. These easy-to-make recipes from Kerala, West Bengal and Karnataka show you how to have a grand family feast █ SOREKAI KOOTU Tamarind- Salt 10 gm METHOD In a mixer grinder, grind toasted cumin, chilli and gram dal along with grated coconut to form a smooth paste. Cook the toor dal with water and turmeric till it is half done. Add the bottle gourd to the toor dal and cook for 8-9 minutes. Add the ground paste and tamarind pulp to the boiled dal and bottle gourd.