Steamed Rice And Bottle Gourd

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This steamed rice and bottle gourd is the perfect healthy and hearty dish to quickly put together and enjoy as a light lunch or side dish.

With lots of flavor and a unique, pudding-like texture, this recipe is unlike anything you’ll have come across.

super delicious steamed rice and bottle gourd

Best of all, you’ll be putting your leftover rice to use for this one, and you can adjust the seasonings and ingredients to your preference too.

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Ingredients For the Recipe
How to Make the Steamed Rice And Bottle Gourd
Frequently Asked Questions
Tips & Tricks to Make the Steamed Rice And Bottle Gourd
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Ingredients For the Recipe

You’ll need just a few simple ingredients to make the steamed rice and bottle gourd.

Boiled leftover rice: 1 cup
Bottle gourd (grated): ¾ cup
Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp
Red chili powder: ½ tsp
Salt: ½ tsp
Oil: 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Curry leaves: 8-10
Onions (chopped): ¼ cup
Green chilies (chopped): 2 tbsp
Baking soda: ½ tsp

How to Make the Steamed Rice And Bottle Gourd

Once you have all the ingredients ready, here’s what you’ll need to do to make the steamed rice and bottle gourd.

take leftover rice and other ingredients into the bowl

In a mixing bowl, mix together the boiled leftover rice, grated bottle gourd, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.

Transfer them to a blender and blend into a smooth paste.

Transfer the blended paste back into a mixing bowl.

Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Saute and stir for 2 minutes. Keep aside.

transfer the paste and tempering into the bowl

Into the blended paste, add the onions, green chilies, and the prepared mustard seeds and curry leaves tempering. Mix together.

Transfer the mixture into a bowl which can be steamed.

mix steamed rice and bottle gourd properly

Steam in a steamer for 25-30 minutes or until you see the mixture changing color.

Serve hot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Else Can I Add to the Steamed Rice And Bottle Gourd?

I added onions and a few seasonings and spices to the mixture along with the bottle gourd, but you can also experiment and try adding other veggies like bell peppers, carrots, zucchini and broccoli into the mix.
You can blend them together with the rice, or shred them and add them into the mixture if you prefer a bit of texture.

How Do I Store the Leftovers?

If you have any leftovers, you can store them for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Just make sure you cover the containers with some cling wrap to keep them fresh.
You can then reheat the steamed rice and bottle gourd in the microwave, or steam it again for a few minutes until it is nice and warm.

Tips & Tricks to Make the Steamed Rice And Bottle Gourd

Ready to give this recipe a try? Here are some tips and tricks you might want to take note of before you do.

Green chillies lend a nice bit of heat to the steamed rice and bottle gourd. You can adjust the amount you’re adding based on your taste preference.
The baking soda is meant to help the mixture become soft and fluffy. Use good quality fresh baking soda for best results.
To make the dish healthier and to add a bit of texture to it, you can also choose to add some roughly chopped peanuts into the mix or add cashews into the tempering.
Don’t forget to top the steamed rice with some chopped coriander right before you serve.
Make sure you get the mixture to the right consistency before you add it into the bowls. It should not be too thick or thin. If the mixture seems thick, you can add a spoonful of yogurt or water into it to loosen it up.

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

You don’t need to put in any extra effort to serve the steamed rice and bottle gourd. Enjoy it as is or, if you really want to go the extra mile, team it up with a crunchy salad or a chutney.

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